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A Defence of the Old Testament, in a Series of Letters to Thomas Paine A Defence of the Old Testament, in a Series of Letters to Thomas Paine

This is a second edition of David Levi's response to Thomas Paine's *Age of Reason*. Published in 1798 in New York City, it is notable as one of the first books by a Jewish author sold by a Jewish bookseller in America. Levi's work directly refutes Paine's criticisms of the Old Testament, offering a reasoned defense of biblical texts and religious faith. The book includes a list of subscribers, primarily from Pennsylvania, none of whom appear to be Jewish. This edition is a reprint of the first edition, which was published in London in 1797.

An Apology for the Bible: A Series of Letters Addressed to Thomas Paine An Apology for the Bible: A Series of Letters Addressed to Thomas Paine

A book titled "AN APOLOGY for the BIBLE in a SERIES OF LETTERS ADDRESSED TO THOMAS PAIN, AUTHOR of; the BOOK THE AGE OF REASON" by R. Watson, Lord Bishop of Llandaff. Published in 1796. Watson defends the Jews against accusations made by Paine in *The Age of Reason*, specifically refuting Paine's claim that Jews "never pray[ed] for anything but vengeance, victory and riches."

Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire, Containing an Apology for Their Own People, and for the Old Testament; With Critical Reflections and a Short Commentary Extracted from a Greater. In Two Volumes. Translated by the Rev. Philip Lefanu, D.D. First American Edition. Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire, Containing an Apology for Their Own People, and for the Old Testament; With Critical Reflections and a Short Commentary Extracted from a Greater. In Two Volumes. Translated by the Rev. Philip Lefanu, D.D. First American Edition.

First American edition of a book containing letters supposedly written by Jews to Voltaire, offering an apology for their people and the Old Testament. The letters, actually authored by Antoine Guenee, present a critique of Deism rather than a defense of Judaism. Published in Philadelphia by William Young. This work addresses the long-standing debate surrounding Voltaire's anti-Judaism, a topic of significant historical and religious interest. The translation was originally published in Dublin in 1777 by Philip Lefanu.

Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire: Containing an Apology for Their Own People and for the Old Testament; 3rd American Edition, 1848 Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire: Containing an Apology for Their Own People and for the Old Testament; 3rd American Edition, 1848

Third American edition of "Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur Voltaire," published in Cincinnati in 1848. This work, originally authored by Antoine Guenee and translated by Philip Lefanu, purports to be a response from Jews to Voltaire's criticisms of Judaism and the Old Testament. The book includes a note from J. Jonas, President of the Holy Congregation of the Children of Israel in Cincinnati. The original work, while presented as a Jewish defense, is largely considered a Christian apologetic against Deism.

Sermons in the Character of a Jew Sermons in the Character of a Jew

This pamphlet contains "Sermons in the Character of a Jew" by M. de Voltaire (François-Marie Arouet, 1694-1778). Published in London in June 1762, this work has been a subject of scholarly debate for centuries due to its portrayal of Judaism. While Voltaire's works often displayed anti-Jewish sentiments, this pamphlet, initially attributed to Voltaire, was later revealed to be written by Antoine Guénée (1717-1803). It presents itself as a Jewish response to Deism but is largely interpreted as an attack on Deism rather than a defense of Judaism. Philip Lefanu (c. 1735-1795) published an English translation in Dublin in 1777.