Subject: Hinduism

This book, first published in 1799, is a comparative study of the institutions of Moses with those of the Hindus and other ancient nations. Authored by Joseph Priestley, the book includes remarks on Mr. Dupuis's Origin of All Religions, a methodical overview of the laws and institutions of Moses, and an address to the Jews on the prophecies relating to their present state. Printed by A. Kennedy in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, this edition contains 428 pages plus advertising.

This book, a second edition published in 1824, provides a comparative overview of various religions and religious ceremonies worldwide. It is divided into four parts: Christianity, Judaism, Mahometanism, and Paganism. The section on Judaism estimates that there are two million Jews globally, with the majority residing in Poland, where they are noted as owning "most of the trading capital." The book includes contemporary lithographs depicting a Jewish marriage ceremony and a rabbi holding the Torah. The book also includes an abridgement of William Ward's work on Hinduism.