An Inquiry into the Nature and Design of Christ's Temptation in the Wilderness.
by FARMER, Hugh
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
-
London, London, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
1761. London: A Millar, J. Buckland and J. Waugh, 1761. 8vo., newly bound in calf-backed marbled boards; lettering and ruling in gilt direct to spine; pp. viii, 104; some very light creasing along the spine; pages slightly cropped at edges (not affecting text); the binding rather tight; else a lovely copy of this genuinely scarce title. First edition. Farmer was a dissenting theologian and preacher at Salters' Hall, London. His writings were distinct from other theologians writing at the time in that he proposed that the temptation by the devil was an allegory; a prophetic vision as opposed to an actual event. He viewed supernatural evil as non-existent, but miracles in daily life as a reality, and these views evolved over time towards a belief in natural law having governance over real-life events. This text was later revised in several editions with additional observations, but the first remains rather scarce.
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Henry Sotheran Ltd. (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2110231
- Title
- An Inquiry into the Nature and Design of Christ's Temptation in the Wilderness.
- Author
- FARMER, Hugh
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1761
Terms of Sale
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Biblio member since 2018
London, London
About Henry Sotheran Ltd.
Founded in York in 1761 and established in London on 1815, Henry Sotheran Limited has a long and distinguished history.For over 250 years we have been offering unsurpassed opportunities to collectors. Throughout our history we have prided ourselves on the quality and condition of our books and our friendly service.Our premises just off Piccadilly in the heart of London's West End are spacious and elegantly appointed and we welcome regular clients and passers-by alike to wander in and browse in a relaxing and convivial atmosphere.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...