Hebrew and Latin). Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, Cum Variis Lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott
AUCTION 44 |
Thursday, June 25th,
2009 at 1:00
Fine Judaica: Hebrew Printed Books, Manuscripts, Autograph Letters, Graphic & Ceremonial Art
Lot 81
(BIBLE
Hebrew and Latin). Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, Cum Variis Lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott
Oxford: Clarendoniano 1776-1780
Est: $400 - $600
PRICE REALIZED $400
Kennicot’s edition is the earliest attempt to provide a systematic critical edition of the Bible on a large scale. In previous dissertations, Kennicott demonstrated the need for extensive collation of the Hebrew manuscripts of the Old Testament. For ten years, he and his co-workers engaged in this arduous task. The final work resulted in these two massive volumes including a general dissertation, critical notes, a list of subscribers and an index