Shelfmark
Fl.9.02(06)
Title
The apostolical decree at Jerusalem proved to be still in force, both from Scripture and tradition: in answer to The question about eating of blood stated, &c. And the true sense and meaning of it enquired into and considered. To which is added, an appendix containing the testimonies of Fathers, councils, &c. in their original languages, down to the 13th century. Also remarks upon the Enquiry about the lawfulness of eating blood.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for Christian Bowyer at the Rose in Pater-noster-Row, and Lawton Gilliver at Homoer's Head against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleetstreet, MDCCXXXIV.[1734]
Physical description
[4], 83, [1] p. ; 20 cm. (8vo)
Note
Errata: foot of p. 83.
Note
Includes half-title.
Note
The 'Enquiry about the lawfulness of eating blood' is by Thomas Sharp.
Note
'The question about eating of blood stated, &c' is by John Averell.
Note
Sometimes attributed to William Burscough, Bishop of Limerick, by Brit. Mus. Cat.
Note
Signatures: [A]² B-L⁴ M².
Citation/references note
ESTC, T92479
Provenance
Booklabel of Nicholas Mann, recording donation to Eton College in 1754.
Binding
18th century; inboard binding; sewn; paper boards; tight spine with five raised bands; quarter cover of tanned calf with marbled paper sides; endbands; endleaves; cut red sprinkled edges.
Copy-specific note
Bound in a volume of pamphlets.
Copy-specific note
Previously Ec.8.3.
Subject
Averell, John, 1713 - 1771 Question about eating of blood stated and examin'd.
Subject
Sharp, Thomas, ? - active 1722 Enquiry about the lawfulness of eating blood.
Subject
Burscough, William, 1676? - 1755 Question about eating of blood.
Subject
Blood as food or medicine Biblical teachings Early works to 1800.
Subject
Blood in the Bible Early works to 1800.
Added entry--name
Gilliver, Lawton publisher.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, Christian publisher.
Added entry--name
Bowyer, Thomas, ? - -1763 attributed name.
Added entry--name
Burscough, William, 1676? - 1755 attributed name.
Added entry--name
Mann, Nicholas, ? - -1753 former owner.
Added entry--place
England London.
Identifier
B42110