Item #55591 For the promotion of Christian knowledge. The character of the Christian mysteries, in a dialogue between a Church of England missionary preacher and a Chinese mandarin, wherein the mysteries of the Christian religion are set forth: the design of which is to stimulate an enquiry after truth, and to promote a knowledge of Christianity. Taken from the French of Voltaire, with various alterations, additions, & marginal references. As originally printed by R,. Carlisle, London, for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge. Voltaire, Francois-Maris Arouet.

For the promotion of Christian knowledge. The character of the Christian mysteries, in a dialogue between a Church of England missionary preacher and a Chinese mandarin, wherein the mysteries of the Christian religion are set forth: the design of which is to stimulate an enquiry after truth, and to promote a knowledge of Christianity. Taken from the French of Voltaire, with various alterations, additions, & marginal references. As originally printed by R,. Carlisle, London, for the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge...

New York: [G. H. Evans?], 1827. First American edition, 8vo, pp. 8; removed from binding; very good. This edition not in American Imprints or OCLC, but both record an 8-page "2nd New York edition," published by Evans in 1829. Item #55591

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