The Christian's Dictionary; or, Sure Guide to Divine Knowledge. Containing a full and familiar explanation of all the words made use of in the Holy Scriptures, and Body of Divinity, as set forth in the Writings of the most eminent and pious Divines, whether ancient of modern. Wherein all the various Terms, Phrases, Titles and Allusions, are traced from their Originals: The several Acceptations in which they are held, are clearly pointed out, in such Manner as will enable the serious Christian to give an Account of the Faith that is in him, and render him Wise unto Salvation. The Whole calculated to promote the interests of Religion and Virtue, by conveying Knowledge even to the most ignorant, rectifying the Errors that too many are apt to r

FLEETWOOD, Rev. John

Published by London: Printed for J. Cooke, 1773

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[Christian Dictionary] FIRST EDITION, a variant with an earlier imprint. Quarto in half-sheets (27 x 22cm), unpaginated. With 30 copper engraved plates, including a frontispiece, by Wale, after various artists. Subscriber's list at rear. Contemporary speckled full calf, with raised bands and gilt titles to red label on spine. All edges speckled red. Some spotting to preliminary and final leaves, otherwise crisp and clean, with just a touch of spotting around plates. Joints starting, with more advanced wear and splitting to upper. Losses also to head and tail caps. Upper hinge roughly glued. Corners bumped, with heavy wear and advanced sun damage to upper. Good. Rare thus. Dated on the ESTC and elsewhere 1775, this title page clearly shows the date as 1773. ESTC: T123293.

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• Title: The Christian's Dictionary; or, Sure Guide to Divine Knowledge. Containing a full and familiar explanation of all the words made use of in the Holy Scriptures, and Body of Divinity, as set forth in the Writings of the most eminent and pious Divines, whether ancient of modern. Wherein all the various Terms, Phrases, Titles and Allusions, are traced from their Originals: The several Acceptations in which they are held, are clearly pointed out, in such Manner as will enable the serious Christian ...
• Publisher: London: Printed for J. Cooke, 1773
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
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