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This small but historically significant collection comes from the historical records of the 'London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews'. The society was founded in London in 1809 with the aim of encouraging conversion to Christianity among Jewish communities in Britain and abroad. This collection contains baptism records and declaration records, which document the vaccination of children and enrolment in schools established by the society. For those with ancestors who appear in this collection, these records can help to uncover details such as residence, date of birth and baptism and the name and occupation of the child’s father.
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Each record includes a transcript and the option to view the original image. While details can vary for each record, you can expect to find a combination of the following facts:
- Name
- Date of baptism
- Date of birth
- Place of baptism
- Name of father
- Name of mother
- Occupation of father
- Residence
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This collection is published in partnership with University College London.
The London Society for Promoting Christianity Amongst the Jews was established in London in 1809 when leading evangelical Anglicans desired to promote Christianity amongst the Jewish community. The society has changed its name several times since its foundation in the early 19th century in response to changing attitudes towards missionary work and now operates under the name of ‘The Church’s Ministry Among Jewish People’.
The society began its work in the East End of London where a school, training college and church was established – this complex was named Palestine Place – in Bethnal Green. However, many Jewish communities regarded such missionary efforts as intrusive, particularly given the broader history of Christian–Jewish tensions in Europe.
After it’s establishment in London, the society expanded internationally, with much of its work carried out in Jerusalem. The society was active in the establishment of one of the oldest Protestant churches in the Middle East – Christ Church, Jerusalem – which was completed in 1849. The society at one time had over 250 missionaries and was known to be the largest and oldest societies of its kind.
Today, the society continues as an Anglican mission agency, though its methods and emphasis has changed considerably from its 19th century origins.
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