JONES, EPAPHRAS: ?-?
The only evidence of Indiana residence of this author is the dating of the title page–which also serves as a sort of dedication, apology and raison d'etre in general–as "Providence, Ind., May 2d, 1831."
His work is a contribution to the discussion then flourishing as to whether or not the American Indians were descended from one of the "Lost Tribes of Israel ."
It is possible that Mr. Jones was an itinerant minister.
Information from Walker-Beginnings of Printing in the State of Indiana.
- On the Ten Tribes of Israel, and the Aborigines of America,
Etc. Etc. By a Bible Professor. This Publication is not made to Gratify Man,
but to Aid the Cause of God; Therefore, Anyone is at Liberty to Approve, or
Disapprove of the Work. It Is, However, to be Hoped that the Right Object
will be Kept in View. The Arrangement Might Have Been Better, but that is of
Little Consequence. Nett Sales of the Publication will be Appropriated to
the Canada Mission–to the Indians. Providence, Indiana, May 2d,
1831. New Albany, Ind., 1831.
