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Novum Testamentum Domini Nostri Jesu Christi, Ex Versione Vulgata, cum Paraphrasi et Adnotationibus [WITH] Epistolae Sanctorum Apostolorum et Apocalypsis S. Joannis, Ex Versione Vulgata, cum Paraphrasi et Adnotationibus. 2 vols bound in one (Complete)

Hammondi, Henrici (Henry Hammond); Joannes Clericus (Jean Le Clerc)

Francofurti (Francfort): Apud Thomam Fritsch, 1714. Second edition. Hardcover. Folio (12 3/4 x 8"). [12], 600pp; [2], 724, [12]pp (Index). Contemporary full vellum with gilt lettered leather label to spine. Both title pages with an engraved vignette of a winged horse. Woodcut initials.

Second edition of Jean Le Clerc’s commentary on the New Testament, constituting a translation into Latin and supplement of Henry Hammond’s own notes.

“Le Clerc’s commentary had a great influence in breaking up traditional prejudices and showing the necessity for a more scientific inquiry into the origin and meaning of the biblical books. It was on all sides hotly attacked” (Encyclopedia Britannica 1911, Vol. 16, p. 355).

Some soiling and age-toning to binding. Gilt lettered leather label rubbed, thus affecting lettering. Sporadic foxing and age-toning throughout. Text in Latin. Binding in overall good-, interior in good to very good condition. g- to vg. Item #43146

About the authors:

- Jean Le Clerc, also Johannes Clericus (1657-1736), was a Swiss theologian and biblical scholar. He was famous for promoting exegesis, or critical interpretation of the Bible, and was a radical of his age. He parted with Calvinism over his interpretations and left Geneva for that reason.

- Henry Hammond (1605-1660) was an English churchman, who supported the Royalist cause during the English Civil War.

Price: $650.00