LIVINGSTON, Johannes H. [alt. spelling John]

Oratio Inauguralis de Veritae Religionis Christianae, quam, coram veneranda Ecclesiarum Belgicarum Synodo, Neo Eboraci convocata, publice in aede sacra habuit

Neo-Eboraci [New York]: Samuel et Johannes Loudon, 1785. First Edition. Small quarto (19.5cm.); removed; [2],111pp.; woodcut head- and tail-pieces. Light chipping to extremities, some dust-soil, else Very Good. Text almost entirely in Latin with a few notes in English.

Substantial philosophical defence of Christianity by the Dutch Reformed pastor with references to classical Greek and modern British philosophers, including Ralph Cudworth. Special emphasis on the Deists Anthony Collins, Matthew Tindal, and Thomas Woolston. ESTC W21426; EVANS 19061.

Price: $250.00

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