An essay on war. Proving that the spirit of war, existing in the rational mind, is ever inimical to the spirit of the gospel; that the wars mentioned in the history of the Jews, were for the happiness of that people, the punishment of idolatrous nations, and the instruction of mankind generally. Also, that the spirit of war is wholly excluded from the Christian Church
Hartford: Printed by Hudson and Goodwin, 1808. First edition, 8vo, pp. vi, 2 (first signature); stab-sewn, near fine. The first signature of John I. Wells' pacifist tract on the anti-Christian nature of war. A copyright notice from the District of Columbia is adhered to p. ii. An incomplete segment of..... More
