John Conybeare - A Defence of Reveal&Apos;D Religion Against the Exceptions of a Late Writer in His Book

London, S. Wilmot; James and John Knapton, 1732 . First edition. Cloth. The uncommon first edition of John Conybeare's response to Matthew Tindal's 'Christianity as Old as the Creation', in which he emphasises the importance of scripture. The first edition of this work.A defence of revealed religion, arguing against Tindal's assertion that natural religion is sufficient for spiritual guidance. Conybeare enforces the idea that scripture and revealed knowledge are necessary to understand both god and morality.Conybeare was influenced by the work of John Locke, describing him as "a very extraordinary Genius".Rebound, with endpapers renewed. Retaining one front blank, and two rear blanks.Retaining the original half title.ESTC T135208With five pages of advertisements to the rear.The work of John Conybeare, a Bishop of Bristol and a notable eighteenth century theologian. Rebound in cloth, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent, with only a small scratch to the tail of the front board. Internally, firmly bound. Retaining one front blank, and two rear blanks. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type. Faint tide marks to perimeters of first five leaves, with the odd spot or area of age toning throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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