A dissertation, or discourse, on suicide; Grounded on the immoveable Foundation of scriptural, rather than of philosophical principles. Wherein also occur, Several incidental weighty considerations, suggested by the critical state of our own times: Which therefore (it is humbly hoped) may be of some practical Use to the present Generation

Published by Printed by Thomas Dicey and Co. for the Author, Northampton, 1785

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36pp. Disbound. Stab-stitch holes to gutter. Damp-stained. The sole edition - provincially published - of an anonymous essay examining Christian principles regarding suicide, in opposition to contemporary philosophical ethics. The author, with great zeal, provides a plethora of examples from scripture to further his argument that one may retain hope and thus a passion for life through religious worship, and that to takes one's life is an affront to God. 'It will appear to be, not only an extremely rash Act, and an unavailing Attempt; but also one most presumptuous, and arrogant; a very heinous Crime and Misdemeanor, committed against the Sovereign Deity, and Father of Spirits; a grievous Injury done to our Neighbour; and still more fatal One to our Ownselves'. ESTC records a single copy in the British Isles (BL), and just two further copies in North America (Duke and Pennsylvania). ESTC T53797. Size: 12mo.

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A dissertation, or discourse, on suicide; Grounded on the immoveable Foundation of scriptural, rather than of philosophical principles. Wherein also occur, Several incidental weighty considerations, suggested by the critical state of our own times: Which therefore (it is humbly hoped) may be of some practical Use to the present Generation
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[SUICIDE]
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Printed by Thomas Dicey and Co. for the Author, Northampton
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1785
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First edition.

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Established 2007, Antiquates Ltd is an Antiquarian bookseller with a large, custom built shop in the heart of the Dorset countryside. We sell fine and rare books from our Wareham shop, in catalogues, and via our website (www.antiquates.co.uk). Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children, we nevertheless stock a wide range of works on paper from 1500-present - including modern first editions. Our bias is towards the unusual, the interesting and the important - and always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy; we are just the place if you're looking for an extra-special gift for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation. (Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm)…

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Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children. We always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E

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