Bidspirit auction | (AMERICAN-JUDAICA). A.A. Lindo. A Retrospect

(AMERICAN-JUDAICA). A.A. Lindo. A Retrospect of the Past. First Edition. pp. 49. Ex-library. Original printed wrappers, stitched, spine taped. 8vo. Singerman 1026. Singerman 1026. Cincinnati: Robinson & Jones 1848 In this address of ‘An Israelite to the Christian World’ Lindo argues that God's Covenant with the Jews ”has never been intermitted, but has always been and still continues to be in operation.” Through the revelation received at Sinai ”the world is indebted for the civilization it now enjoys and will continue to be indebted for the preservation of that civilization.” The author was a native of Jamaica and served as rabbi there for a great many years. He particularly sought to preserve traditional modes of religious behavior on the island, in opposition to emerging reform elements. Rev. Lindo resided in Cincinnati toward the end of his life, passing away a year following publication of the present pamphlet.