The Old and New Testament connected, : in the history of the Jews and neighbouring nations, from the declension of the kingdoms of Israel, and Judah, to the time of Christ. /
Prideaux, Humphrey,1648-1724.
Hayhurst, Robert J.,former owner.StEdNL
Edinburgh: : Printed by W. Darling:--for W. Coke, in Leith; D. Buchanan, in Montrose: J. Tod, in Arbroath; and P. Anderson, in the Parliament-square, Edinburgh.,
M.DCC.LXXIX. [1779]
In two parts, each of which is in two volumes.
A detailed history of the Jews from 747 BC to 33 AD in two parts, divided at 292 BC, when the Old Testament canon was complete. The work, first printed between 1716 and 1718, continued to be printed into the mid-nineteenth century.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ESTC
Bookplate of "Robert J. Hayhurst" on the front pastedown. Contemporary shelfmark "L 5/13" in the upper left corner of the front pastedown. Pencil manuscript inscription on the recto of the front free endpaper "This valuable and erudite work, indispensable to the Biblical, and interesting to the general scholar" / Lowndes".
Contemporary gilt-tooled tree-calf with contrasting red morocco lettering pieces.
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