The deliverance of the whole house of Israel, from all their captivities

The deliverance of the whole house of Israel, from all their captivities. Foreshewed in the II. chapter of the Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans. Or a briefe search , and inquirie into the mystery declared by Saint Paul in the same. Written for the establishing of the faithful in the truth, and for the information or reproofe of those, that misunderstanding the Apostle, teach and conceive things from his words, contrary to the scriptures, and to his meaning. Jeremiah 16. chap. V. 14, 15. Therefore behold the dayes come saith the Lord, that it shall no more be said the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt. But the Lord liveth, that brought up the children of Israel from the land of the North, and from all land wither I had driven them, and I will bring them againe into their land, that I gave to their fathers. Printed at London by R. Oulton, for John Wright the younger, and are to be sold at his shop in the Old-Baily 1641. Title within a border of two black rules, (4), 62 pages;

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A briefe explanation of the XX. Chapter of the Revelation of Saint John. Wherein is contained the binding of the dragon for a thousand yeares. The thrones, and who were to sit upon them, while the dragon lay bound, and the judgement that was given unto them. The living, and raigning, for a thousand yeares of the soules of the saints (whose bodies they that sate on the thrones should kill, because they would not worship the beast, nor his image, nor receive his marke) which is called the first resurrection. The losing of the dragon after the thousand yeares of his binding. The coming downe of Gog and Magog, and their destruction. The great day of the Lord coming in glory. The generall resurrection of the bodies of all, good and bad, and the generall judgement. Written for the edification, and confirmation of the faithfull, in their comfortable expectation of the day of the Lord, now neare aproaching. London, printed by R. Oulten for John Wright the younger, and are to be sold at his shop at the upper end of the Old-Bailey, 1641. Title within a border of ornaments, (2), 69 (1) pages (recte 71 pages, pages 47 and 48 numbered twice) ;

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(Wright, John - bookseller). The holy rest of God. The throne, kingdome, glory of Christ. And the brightnesse of his spouse, the church. As she shall appeare in the day of her marriage, as is fore-shewed in the scriptures of truth. Written for the comfort of those children of th spouse, which yet remaine to be accomplisht unto her, who reading, may see what great things are prepared for them, ready to be revealed at the appearing of their Lord. … London, printed by E(lizabeth) P(urslowe) for John Wright the younger, at his shop at the upper end of the Old-Bailey 1641. Title within a border of ornaments, (2), 95 (1) pages (pages 53-54 numbered twice, pages 69-70 omitted ; but text complete). Modern brown calf cont. style on three raised bands, gilt stamped label to second compartment. Endpapers renewed. 4to (190 x 135 mm).

Ad I and II: Wing D 909. First edition. First book with a second title-leaf bound in front with strongly differing wording, but same imprint "The deliverance of the whole house of Israel, from all their captivities in their enemies lands, uuto (!) their owne countrie, and inheritance promised the fathers. And of the estate of rest, peace, and prosperity, they are to have in the same. As it is foreshewed in the II. chap. of Saint Paules Epistle to the Romans, and in the 20. chap. of the Revelation written by Saint John, and sundry other places of scripture, and sayings of the Prophets. Written for the information of the children, of the spouse of the lambe, which yet remaine, and are to be gathered unto her, and for their edification and comfort, until the Lord shall come in his glory, when the kingdome shall be restored to Israel, and the restitution of all things, which God hath spoken by the mouth of all his holy Prophets since the world began, shall be accomplisht according to his word". Both works are scarce, with ESTC locating only two holdings in the United Kingdom. Although not explicitly stated, the first work is likely to have some connection with the Dutch champion of the Jewish diaspora, Manasseh ben Israel, whose advocacy of the readmission of the Jews into England attracted much interest and debate amongst Protestant theologians of the period. Added title-leaf to first book backed in lower margin, just touching border. Ad III: Wing H2527 (variant collation 106 pages). BL has a copy with matching collation to our copy of 95 pages. Last leaf backed in outer margin, intermittent waterstaining.