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Two Compositions in Defense of Judaism – David Levi – London, Late 18th Century

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Two works written in defense of Judaism by the scholar and Hebraist David Levi. Published by the author, London, late 18th century. English and some Hebrew.
In 1786, the English minister Joseph Priestley published a series of letters calling upon the Jews to abandon their faith and convert to Christianity. In response, David Levi (1742-1801), an unknown hatter and scholar from London, published a long letter seeking to refute Priestley's claims. The letter gave rise to an extensive debate in which several prominent thinkers from England and the United States participated. Following this, Levi decided to publish a methodical treatise, in three volumes, on scripture and prophecy. Offered here are first-edition copies of both works.
1. Letters to Dr. Priestly, in Answer to Those He Addressed to The Jews, printed by the author, London, 1787.
[3], 99, [1] pp. Approx. 19 cm. Good condition. Some stains and blemishes (mostly to first and last leaves). Ink stamps on title page. New binding and endpapers. Slightly worn binding.
2. Dissertations on the Prophecies of The Old Testament. Three volumes (no other volumes were printed), printed by David Levi, London, [1793?]-1800.
The first and third volumes are not in NLI.
Vol. I: XLV, [3], 310 pp; vol. II: IV [2], 332, 2 pp; Vol. III: IV, [2], 266 pp. Approx. 20.5 cm. Fair condition. Stains, creases and damage. Some tears at margins of first and last leaves. A number of leaves are detached or partly detached. Open tears (one large) to title page of Vol. II and an open tear to one leaf of Vol. III. Notes on the title page of of Vol. II. Two of the spines are missing. All three books lack front bindings. The rear bindings are detached.

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