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A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."
Item # 680792 THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750 Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.
There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltaire which includes a print of a medal showing him. Other items in this issue include: "Errors in Mr. Brent's Astronomy" "The Scripture Doctrine of the Trinity in Unity" "Men more Incorrigible than Women" and more.
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe. Included are reports datelined "Halifax in Nova Scotia" and "Boston in New-England".
The foldout plate called for is present, although foxed.
Complete in 48 pages, 5 by 8 inches, full title/contents page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate, heaving foxing to the title page and the foldout plate, otherwise good condition.
AI notes: In the September 1750 issue of The Gentleman’s Magazine, readers encountered a notice and summary relating to An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew, placing the tract within the magazine’s regular coverage of notable new publications, religious curiosities, and theological debates. The magazine treated the conversion as a matter of public and religious interest, emphasizing Alexander’s learning in Hebrew scripture and presenting his embrace of Christianity as evidence marshaled through prophecy rather than emotional enthusiasm. As was typical of The Gentleman’s Magazine in the mid-18th century, the item blended reportage and moral instruction, reflecting Anglican and Protestant evangelical concerns while reinforcing contemporary Christian views of Judaism. Its inclusion illustrates how conversion narratives circulated beyond pulpits and pamphlet presses into Britain’s most influential monthly periodical, where they reached a broad literate audience and contributed to ongoing discussions about prophecy, reason, and the perceived progress of Christianity.
A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
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