Subject: Jesus Christ

Book published in 1794 arguing against the divinity and pre-existence of Christ, using the Jewish perspective on the Messiah. Authored by Joseph Priestley, a prominent 18th-century English theologian, natural philosopher, and political theorist known for his work on oxygen and his advocacy for religious toleration. The book reflects Priestley's attempts to fuse Enlightenment rationalism with Christian theism. Due to the controversial nature of his publications and his support for the French Revolution, Priestley was forced to flee England in 1791, eventually settling in Northumberland County, Pennsylvania.

Book compiled by R. Henry Ferguson in Newton Centre, Mass., with a preface by Rev. Kohn of Mishkan Israel, Boston, Mass. Published on April 14, 1886.

This book contains a series of lectures on the Messiahship of Jesus by Joseph Frey, a converted rabbi considered to be one of the most prominent Hebraic scholars in the United States during the 19th century. Published in 1844, the lectures explore the figure of Jesus within a Jewish context, examining his role and significance within Jewish tradition.