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The scripture genealogy, beginning at Noah and his three sons, to the time of Job the Son of Issachar, and Job in the Land of Vz, both Descended from Alraham, and also the genealogy of Jesus Christ according to St. Matthew Descending by Fourteens, that Joseph was the Son of Jacob, the Son of Matthan, so to Solomon, the Son of David by Bersheba: According to St. Luke ascending that the Virgin Mary, the Wife of Joseph, Daughter of Eli, Son of Matthat, Son of Levi, so to Nathan the second Son of David by Bersheba. To which is added, the genealogy of the Cæsars, British kings, Saxons, Deans, Normans, Tudurs, Stuarts, and the Antiquity of the Illusterous House of Hanover, Three several ways and their Marriages: With the Gentlemen of North-Wales, and Elsewhere, and several English Gentlemen on the Borders, for several Hundred Years. Also a display of herauldry Of the particular Coat Armours now in Use in the Six Counties of North-Wales, and several others Elsewhere; with the Names of the Families, whereby any Man knowing from what Family he is Descended, may know his particular Arms. By John Reynolds, of Oswestry Antiquarian.
Reynolds, John, of Oswestry.Date: 1739- Books
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Revelation examined with candour. Or, a fair enquiry into the sense and use of the several revelations expressly declared, or sufficiently implied, To be given to Mankind from the Creation, as they are found in the Bible. By a professed friend to an honest freedom of thought in religious enquiries. Vol. III. Containing Dissertations on the following Subjects, viz. I. That the World was blessed with divine Revelations from the Beginning. II. On the natural Advantages of the Sabbath, and one ill-judged Abuse of it. III. Of the Blessings derived to the World through Abraham. IV. Of God's Blessing to Abraham continued to his Son Isaac. V. The same Blessings continued to Jacob. VI. Of the Principles by which God governeth the animal World. Vii. Of the History and Character of Joseph. Viii. Of many magnificent Edgytian Buildings. IX. Of the Lake Moeris, and Joseph's Canal. X. Joseph's Favour to the idolatrous Priesthood objected to him, &c. XI. Of Inspiration by Dreams. XII. Answer to the Charge brought against Joseph, for enslaving the Egyptians.
Delany, Patrick, 1685 or 1686-1768.Date: MDCCLXIII. [1763]- Archives and manuscripts
Morson, Thomas Newborn Robert (1799-1874); Thomas Morson & Son Ltd
Morson, Thomas Newborn Robert, 1799-1874.Date: 1751-1991Reference: SA/MOR- Pictures
A hole in the ground covered with a stone is uncovered and shown to shepherds (the discovery of Joseph?). Colour aquatint with etching by J.G. Prestel, 1783, after Z.J. van Helmont.
Helmont, Zeger Jacob van, 1683-approximately 1726.Date: [1783?]Reference: 2477415i- Books
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The life of Joseph the son of Israel. In eight books. Chiefly designed for the use of youth.
Macgowan, John, 1726-1780.Date: 1796