Hebrew and Latin). Vetus Testamentum Hebraicum, Cum Variis Lectionibus. Edidit Benjaminus Kennicott

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author

(BIBLE

printer

Clarendoniano

Place

Oxford

Publication

1776-1780

Description

Two volumes

references

Darlow & Moule 5160

summary

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

Vol. I: pp. 23; 8, 129, 684 (1). * Vol. II: ff. 1, pp. 732, ff. 3. Ex-library, some foxing. Contemporary gilt-ruled calf, rebacked, rubbed. Large folios

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