Description
by JOHANNE LEUSDEN
Ultrajecti (Ultrecht, Netherlands); 1783
Size 6 1/4 by 8 1/4"
535 pages
Original full vellum binding
Very good condition, minor wear
Text in Latin with some Hebrew
"Clavis Hebraica Veteris Testamenti" is a Latin title that translates to "Hebrew Key to the Old Testament". It refers to a book written by Johannes Leusden, first published in 1683. The book serves as a lexicon and guide for understanding the Hebrew text of the Old Testament, particularly for difficult themes and irregular constructions.
It provides a lexicon, or dictionary, of Hebrew words and phrases, with explanations and examples.
The book addresses difficult themes, irregular constructions, and other complexities found in the Hebrew text of the Old Testament.
It was written to assist those interpreting the Old Testament in understanding the original Hebrew language.
The author, Johannes Leusden, was a prominent scholar of Hebrew and biblical studies during his time.
The book is written in Latin, which was the common language for scholarly works during that period.
In essence, "Clavis Hebraica Veteris Testamenti" is a valuable resource for anyone studying the Old Testament in its original Hebrew, providing a key to unlocking its language and meaning.
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