Author: John Hamilton Gray
Title: An Apostolical Cathecism [with] &Apos;It Is Written&Apos; or the Accordance or Old Testament Prophecy Relating to Our Lord Jesus Christ
Description: London, C J, G F Rivington, 1830-33. First edition. Fine Binding. A finely bound apostolic catechism in support of the established church in England. Written for young people. The author notes to the preface that 'nor has there been a time, since the establishment of Christianity, when it stood in greater need of supporters and vindicators, so numerous and inveterate are its present adversaries' as the present age 'abounds with scepticism, blasphemy and profaneness under various forms&apos. There is a gilt, gift plate to the front pastedown, 'To The Reverend The Principal Kings College London. A Small Acknowledgement for Weighty Favors Conferred Upon his Much Obliged Servant. The Author. Kings College London, 8 March 1833&apos. The second work to this volume is an accordance or Old Testament prophecy. The second edition of this work arranged in catechetical form. With a summary of the dates and circumstances of the Old Testament. Both works are formed as questions and answers, as is the form of catechisms.  In a full crushed morocco binding. With detailed blind tooling and gilt tooling to the board edges and spine. Externally, smart. Patches of rubbing to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright. Light tidemark to the page edges of the first work. Otherwise, just the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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