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CHAPTER VI.-Early results-Dr. Claudius Buchanan's speech-Plan

for constructing a Hebrew version of the New Testament-Need of

such a work-The first version imperfect-The revised edition-Its

value—The Old Testament Scriptures in Hebrew-Need of supplying

them-Arrangement with Mr. Duncan-Purchase of a cast of his

plates-The 12mo. edition-The Haphtorah-Closing remarks

CHAPTER VII.-Subject resumed-The Hebrew version of the Liturgy

-Reasons for its publication-Completed in 1836-Extract from

26th Report-Previous versions-Hebrew services-The "Quarterly

Review "-Remark of an Eastern traveller-Illustrative cases

CHAPTER VIII.—Subject resumed-Facilities for baptism in England—

Effects on the Home Mission-An interesting case-Influence of the

schools twofold-Illustration-General results-Indirect missionary

work-Instances Bishop Alexander....

CHAPTER IX.-Appointment of a Home Missionary-The work assumes

a more aggressive character-Mr. Alexander's Lectures-The Opera-

tive Institution-The Aldermanbury Conferences

CHAPTER X.-The Mission House in New Street-Death of a Convert

-The Hebrew Service-Efforts in the Provinces-The Schools-

Growing importance of the Home Mission-Labours of Mrs. Hiscock

-The Wanderers' Home-Conclusion

FOREIGN MISSIONS.

CHAPTER XI.-Gradual extension of the Society's plans-Dr. Naudi's

letter Mr. Nitschke's communication-Restoration of peace-Rev.

Lewis Way's journey-Decision arrived at by the Committee-Con-

cluding remarks

CHAPTER XII.-Coming of the Jews into Poland-Charter granted to

them-Council of Vienna-Commercial prosperity-Jewish literature

cultivated among them-Iserdes-The Caraites-Characteristic ten-

dencies-Sabbathai Sevi-Frank-Rev. Lewis Way's account of the

Polish Jews-Closing remarks....

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CHAPTER XIII.-Commencement of the Polish Mission-First Mis-

sionaries-Selection of Warsaw-Prospects of the Mission-Diffi-

culties-Sojourn at Posen-The Emperor of Russia's permission—

Providential circumstance-An Imperial edict-Moritz's work

CHAPTER XIV.-Establishment of English and German services—

Value of Missionary visits-Judeo-Polish translation of the Scrip-

tures-Death of the Emperor-Restrictions-Withdrawal of Mis-

sionaries from Petrikau-Progress of the work-Lublin—Rev. S. R.

Maitland's letter-Further restrictions-The Polish Revolution...... 102

CHAPTER XV.-Trials of the Missionaries-Mr. Lange's letter-Pro-

vidential circumstances-Applications for Bibles and Lexicons-Kielce

occupied as a Station in 1834-Missionary journeys-Reception of a

Jewish teacher and consequent excitement-Cracow-Mr. Hiscock's

CHAPTER XVI.-Review of twenty years' Missionary labour-An

interesting occurrence-Kalisch-Opposition at Cracow-Missionary

journeys-Lublin-Dr. M'Caul's visit-Trials at Cracow-Edict

enjoining the Jews to adopt European costume-Remarkable saying

of a learned Jew on his death-bed-Testimony to the efficacy of the

Mission-Changes-Visitation of Cholera..

CHAPTER XVII.-Changes amongst the Jews in later years of the

Mission-Its influence on the Jews of Russia-Further changes-The

Mission suppressed-Departure of the Missionaries-Review of its

Effects-Reflections

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CHAPTER XVIII.-The Posen Mission-Willingness of the Jews to

hear-The Posen Auxiliary Society-Appointment of a Missionary—

The beginning of the Posen Schools-Opposition of the rabbi-

Interesting anecdote—Mr. Graf's account of the schools-Baptism of

a Jewish teacher-Rev. W. Ayerst's remarks-Attendance at the

schools-Influence on the parents-Report of deputation in 1849

CHAPTER XIX.-Palestine naturally thought of as a field of labour-Its

fitness-Jewish feelings towards Jerusalem-The peculiar character

and circumstances of its population-First steps-Lewis Way's visit—

Testimony of American Missionaries-Determination of the Committee 136

CHAPTER XX.-Difficulties-Efforts to hinder the circulation of the

Scriptures-Turkish Firman-State of Turkish law-Dr. Dalton's

arrival and death-Mr. Nicolayson's arrival-Disturbed state of

country obliges Missionaries to leave-Their return-Fresh troubles.. 141

CHAPTER XXI.-Further views of the Committee-Their appeal-

Reasons for establishing Public Worship-Difficulties-The Plague—

Germ of a Hospital-Rabbinic opposition-Nicolayson's letter to

Dr. M‘Caul—Progress of the Gospel ....

CHAPTER XXII.-Fresh difficulties-Breaking out of war-Mr. Nico-

layson determines to remain at Jerusalem-Anomalous position of the

Missionaries-The crisis passed-Attempted extortion-Mr. Nico-

layson visits England-Extended plans-Appointment of a Bishop-

His arrival in the Holy City.....

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CHAPTER XXIII.-Excitement among the Jews-The three rabbies-

Medical department-Sympathy of the Jews with Dr. Macgowan-

The Firman for building the Church-Miss Cook's benefaction-

Condition of the Jewish community-Persecution-Rabbinic efforts

against the Hospital

CHAPTER XXIV.-Death of Bishop Alexander-Renewed hostility to

the Hospital-General progress-Case of Peter Meir-Circulation of the

Scriptures-Persecution-House of Industry-Congregation of Christ

Church-Dr. Frankel................

CHAPTER XXV.-Value of the Hospital-Fresh steps-Rev. J. C.

Reichardt's visit—The work of the Gospel in Palestine strengthened—

The Deaconesses' Institution-Miss Cooper's school, &c.-Counter-

efforts-Jewish respect for the Christian Sabbath-Mr. Nicolayson's

visit to the Mosque of Omar-Trials of later years-Death of Mr.

Nicolayson, of Dr. Macgowan, and of Miss Cooper-General view of

CHAPTER XXVI.—Occupation of Cairo-Rabbinical opposition—Evi-

dences of Jewish goodwill-The school-Bibles given to Jews from

Arabia Felix-Anecdote of the school-Signs of progress-Bible

depôt-Difficulties

CHAPTER XXVII.—The Jews of the German empire-Change in their

condition-Saying of Frederick the Great-Inducements to make

Berlin a station-Moses Mendelsohn's influence-Reform-Its true

character-Rev. Lewis Way's visit.....

CHAPTER XXVIII.-Encouraging instances of conversion-Departure

of Sir George Rose from Berlin-Professor Tholuck takes the super-

intendence of the work-Converts-Mr. Ayerst goes to Berlin-

CHAPTER XXIX.-Rev. C. W. H. Pauli goes to Berlin-Condition of

Proselytes-Public services-Spirit of inquiry-Decay of Rabbinism—

Saying of Rev. Chas. Simeon-Testimony of Dr. M'Caul-The Reform

movements-Rev. B. W. Wright's remarks-Rev. R. Bellson's-The

rising generation-Effects of Prussian schools-Remark of an aged

CHAPTER XXX.-Influence of passing events-Laxity of Jewish prin-

ciples-Effect of the New Testament-Anecdote-Gentile interest

increasing Baptisms-Respect for the Talmud on the wane- -Worldly

spirit hostile to the truth-Conversion—The Jewish press a hindrance

-The Rabbi and the New Testament-Increased interest-New Asso-

ciation in 1859-Project for raising Mission premises-Conclusion .... 213

FRANKFORT-ON-THE-MAINE.

CHAPTER XXXI.-Frankfort-on-the-Maine as a Mission-Rev. W.

Ayerst's opinion-Rev. B. W. Wright's-Ancient treatment of the

Jews of Frankfort-Their present condition-Religious movements—

Indifference-Anecdote-Scriptures in demand-Jewish teachers—

Proselytes-Their character-Influence of the New Testament-Reso-

lution of the Kirchentag-Kind feelings towards the Missionaries—

The Christian death-bed and the Jewish physician-Jewish Bible

Societies-Effect of the Scriptures-Number of baptisms ....

KONIGSBERG.

CHAPTER XXXII.-Königsberg valuable as a station-Circulation of

the Scriptures-Number of converts-Influence of Scriptures on

Russian Jews-Effect of Mission on resident Jews-Anecdotes

CHAPTER XXXIII.-Revs. W. Ayerst and M. S. Alexander sent to

Danzig-Courteously received-Opposition-Establishment of schools

-Visits of Jews from other countries-Break in the work-Mr. Moritz

appointed in 1840-Rev. H. Lawrence in 1843-Missionary journeys

-Spread of Christian principles-Facilities afforded by the authorities

-The New Testament more and more an object of attention-Remark

of Mr. Gans-The Missionary services removed to the Reformed

Church-Increased attendance...

BRESLAU AND HAMBURG.

CHAPTER XXXIV.-Breslau and Hamburg-Becker and West go to

Hamburg-Edzardi-Baptisms at Ludwigslust-Travelling Jews from

Poland-Friendly intercourse-Professor Baumgarten's lecture—

Kirchentag at Lübeck-Becker's death-Breslau-Mission established

-Jewish indifference-Practical difficulties-Ignorance of Judaism—

Anecdote-Results..

CHAPTER XXXV.-The Jews of Holland-The Jewish community early

recognized by Government-Da Costa's remarks-Holland gained

many advantages by the Jews-The Amsterdam synagogues-The

functions of the Chief Rabbi-How discharged-Poverty of the Jews

of Amsterdam-Their moral condition-Establishment of the Mission

-Rev. C. W. H. Pauli sent there in 1844-Success-Baptism of deaf

and dumb converts-Remarks .......

CHAPTER XXXVI.-Influence of Rationalism-Spread of the Scriptures

-Evidence of kindly feeling-Profession of Christianity by Sir Moses

Salvador-Effect of the New Testament-Public preaching-Counter

preaching-The Netherlands Society-Infidelity of Christians a hin-

drance Secret believers-Influence of private schools-Bread upon the

waters-Concluding remarks

CHAPTER XXXVIII.-The Jews in France-Da Costa's summary of

their position-Names of literary celebrity—The year 1789-Decrees

of the States General-Voltaire-The influence of his writings-His

personal sentiments-The Emperor Napoleon-Jewish Sanhedrim at

Paris in 1806-Progress of Infidelity-Sketch of their modern con-

dition-Commencement of Mission.....

CHAPTER XXXVIII.—Encouragements-Openings amongst foreign

Jews visiting Paris for a time-Removal of Mr. Markheim-Other

Missionary stations in France-Strasburg-Baptism of five children

of a proselyte-Death of Mr. Hausmeister-Number of Jews in the

Bas-Rhin-Indications of success-Work done in the surrounding

villages-Mülhouse-Character of its Jewish population-Missionary

intercourse-Important steps in reference to the circulation of the

Scriptures-Results

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CHAPTER XXXIX.-Gothenburg-Mr. Moritz's earlier labours-Final

settlement at Gothenburg-Missionary journeys-First-fruits -The

sisters Moresco-Their conversion and death-Conversion of a Jewess

in the Stockholm hospital-Opening of a new synagogue, and conduct

and sentiments of Christians-Conclusion

CHAPTER XL.-The Jews of Rome-Difficulties-Mr. Lauria sent to

Turin in 1855-Interesting incident-Circulation of the Scriptures not

discouraged by the rabbies-Anecdote-The work in 1859-Jewish

prisoners-New openings-Modena occupied by Mr. Cotter

THE PRINCIPALITIES.

CHAPTER XLI.-The Jews of the Principalities-Arrival of Missionaries

at Bucharest-Opposition-Spiritual state of Jewish population-

Circulation of the New Testament-Anecdote-Arrival of Mr. Klein-

henn-The Schools-Persecution-Request for a School at Giurgevo

-Blood accusations at Fokschan-Effect on the Mission-The School

at Giurgevo-Saturday services

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