The Knowledge and Practice of Christianity Made Easy to the Meanest Capacities: Or an Essay Towards an Introduction for the Indians; Which will be of Use To such Christians, as have not well considered the Meaning of the Religion they profes; Or, who profess to know GOD, but in Works do deny Him. In several short and plain DIALOGUES

London: Printed; And Sold by J. Osborn, at the Golden Bell in Pater-noster Row, 1741. Ex-Library Second Edition. Hardcover. g+ to vg. Duodecimo. [10] xxxvi, 257pp. Rebound in tan cloth with gilt lettering on red leather label of spine. Together with Directions and Prayers for The Heathen World, Missionaries, Catechumens, Private Persons, Families, of Parents for their Children, for Sundays. The Second Edition, with Additions; and corrected throughout. By the Right Reverend Father in GOD, Thomas, Lord Bishop of Sodor and Man. Advertisement. Dedication page to John, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury, & President. Dedication to The Honourable the Trustees of the Colony of Georgia. Decorative head pieces and initials, historiated end pieces.

Thomas Wilson (1663-1755) was Bishop of Sodor and Man from 1697-1755. He was recognized for his work to improve moral and religious conduct of his people. During a visit of London in 1735 he met James Edward Oglethorpe, British soldier, Member of Parliament and founder of the Colony of Georgia. It was the beginning of Wilson's interest in foreign missions. "The Knowledge and Practice of Christianity...", written in 1740, was published in numerous editions. In 1745 he became a member of the Georgia Trustees himself.

Some foxing of pages at front and end and sporadic throughout block. Page xxxvi with tears mended by transparent tape. Binding in overall very good, interior in good+ to very good condition.