Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion 1832 Fine Binding PROPHECY Bible

Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion, Derived from the Literal Fulfilment of Prophecy; Particularly as Illustrated by the History of the Jews, and by the Discovery of Recent Travellers. By the Rev. Alexander Keith, Minister of St. Cyrus, Kincardineshire. Edinburgh: Waugh and Innes; J. Nichol, Montrose; R. M. Tims & W. Curry, Jun. & Co. Dublin: J. Hatchard & Son, & Whittaker & Co. London. MDCCCXXXII (1832).

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Alexander Keith's "Evidence of the Truth of the Christian Religion" was published during a time of intense religious debate in Britain. The book was intended to provide a reasoned defense of the Christian faith, based on the fulfillment of prophecy in the Old and New Testaments. Keith argued that the fulfillment of prophecy provided compelling evidence that Christianity was the one true faith, and that recent discoveries made by travelers had confirmed the accuracy of biblical accounts. The book was well received by many readers and was influential in shaping religious thought in Britain in the early 19th century. Keith later wrote several other books on religious subjects, including works on biblical archaeology and the history of the early Christian church.

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Contains many illustration, plates, and maps to help illustrate the world of the bible and assist in understanding the historical context. These include: View of Petra, view from the entrance of the valley, ruins of a temple in Petra, corinthian tomb, site of the ruins of Babylon, etc.

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Bound by J. Mackenzie & Son.

Size: 22.5 x 15 x 3.5 cm.

Condition: Very Good (VG+)

Spine and boards in near fine condition and present beautifully. Very minor and few spots of rubbing on spine. Both boards securely attached with very minor wear to joints and hinges. Very lightly sunned with very minor marks and superficial scratches on boards. Few very minor scratches to page edge gilt. Bookplate attached to front pastedown. Pencil inscription on preliminary. Text block very clean with sporadic and very minor foxing. Endpapers lightly toned with minor foxing. Frontispiece and title page prominently toned with some foxing. Plates lightly toned with minor foxing. Lacking leaf between preface and contents.