[Rarebooks] F.S. Christian Theology 18th Century

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For your consideration two uncommon books by Rev. David Simpson.
A Plea for the Deity of Jesus, and the Doctrine of the Holy Trinity; Being a 
Chronological View of what is related concerning the Person of Christ, the 
Holy Spirit, and the Trinity; whether in the Scared Writings, or in Jewish, 
Heathen, and Christian Authors, W. Brown, London, 1812:
Originally written in 1796; Rev. Simpson opinions and testaments to the 
Deity of Jesus. Using arguments against it stated, and answered, historical 
information concerning the Messiah for the first 3000 years of the world. He 
relates information concerning the Messiah from the Psalms, writings of 
David, Solomon, the prophets Amos, Hosea, Isaiah, Micha, etc., and 
observations on name Jehovah; opinions of Ancients and Moderns on the Divine 
Appearances, under the Old Testament, testimonies of his character from his 
Disciples and Apostles, Christ's manner of working miracles, Christ's 
Divinity argued from several passages in the Epistle to the Hebrews, views 
of doctrine concerning the Holy Spirit from the Old and New Testaments, and 
so fourth. Included is A Memoir (and letters) of the Author and The Spirit 
of Modern Socinianism Exemplified, by Edward Parsons. David Simpson, 
(1745-1799), County of York, England., he wrote various other works on 
Christianity, such as "A Key to the Prophecies;". which we have in inventory 
also.  Frontispiece nice engraving of Rev. Simpson. Full brown calf, various 
small rub markings to boards, extremities rubbed. Nice clean red title panel 
to spine with gilt lettering. Upper joint 1/2 spilt, chip to edge, lower 
spine end 1/4 chip. Foxing throughout, however, print is good size and very 
dark, easy to read. Clean, tightly bound.  (xxxix) 592 pp. 8 vo. In archival 
polyester wraps. $150.00

Simpson, Rev. David, A Key to the Prophecies; or, a Concise View of the 
Predictions contained in the Old and New Testaments, Which have been 
fulfilled, and are now fulfilling, or yet to be fulfilled in the Latter Ages 
of The World, Hutton Watson, New Castle Upon Tyne, England, 1812:
Rev. Simpson's treatise on miracles and  prophecies as stated in the Old and 
New Testaments; by analysis of  historical events, and the Gospels. "In the 
year 1666, appeared the false Messiah Sabatai Tzevi (famous kabbalist - 
founder of Sabbatean Movement), who made so great a noise and gained such a 
number of proselytes. He was born at Aleppo, imposed on the Jews for a 
considerable time; but afterwards, with a view of saving his life, turned 
Mahometan, and was at last beheaded". Rev. Simpson goes on a some length of 
this history. Chapters cover: Miracles and Prophecies; On the Chain of the 
Prophecy; Misc. Prophecies which have been fulfilled; Prophecies concerning: 
Ancient Kingdoms, Messiah, by Jesus Christ, of Christ and his Apostles 
concerning false Prophets, Christ's and Teachers. These last three are 
covered again in separate chapters. Prophetical: Persons and Things; 
Parables and Miracles; now fulfilling the world (18th century); yet to be 
fulfilled; On the corrupt Doctrines and Practices of the Church of Rome; 
Ancient and Modern Creeds; Strictures on the Creed of Pope Pius IVth; 
Conversion of the Jews; Suberversion of the Mahometans; The Millennium; 
Promises and Threatenings of the Scripture; Destruction of the World by 
Fire; Resurrection and Last Judgment. The second part of the book addresses 
"Strictures on the Book of Revelation".  The book contains an account of the 
life of Rev. Simpson.  David Simpson, (1745-1799), County of York, England., 
he wrote various other works on Christianity, such as "A Plea for the Deity 
of Jesus and of the Doctrine of the Trinity". which we have in inventory 
also.  Frontispiece engraving of Rev. Simpson. Full brown calf, red title 
panel with gilt lettering to spine. Front hinge has been worked on, tender, 
showing split areas at joint, 1/4 inch chip to upper edge of joint. Mild 
rubbing of boards and extremities, hinge cracked. Mild damp stain to upper 
corner of pre-lim page to first page of contents. Frontispiece clear. 
Off-setting of oval frontispiece to title page. Mild foxing, text bright, 
solidly bound. (xlix) 523 pp., sm 8 vo. In archival polyester wraps. $125.00

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