An Early Act Related to Jews in Britain – London, 1702

Anno Primo Annae Reginae / An act to oblige the Jews to maintain and provide for their Protestant children. [London, 1702]. English.The Act was legislated by the British Parliament in 1702 and it obliges the Jews to continue and support their children should they decide to convert to Protestant Christianity. It is the first act of the British Parliament related to Jews only (until then Jews were mentioned only in clauses of Acts or in the context of law suits and trials).This Act was a result of a petition that was submitted to the British Parliament when an eighteen years old girl was disowned and expelled from her home by her Jewish family when she decided to convert to Protestantism. The Act, which, in fact, was designed to facilitate and even to encourage conversion, was passed with almost no objection.[1] leaf (printed on both sides), 32 cm. Good condition. Creases. Stains, small holes and small tears to the margins (not affecting text).