A critical history of the Old Testament
Subtitle: in three books: the first treating at large concerning the several authours of the Bible. The second containing the history of the chief translations of the Bible, made either by Jews or Christians. The third laying down rules whereby a more exact translation may be made of the scripture than hitherto has been. Written originally by Father Simon of the Oratory. With a supplement, being a defence of The critical history, in answer to Mr. Spanheim's treatise against it. Both translated into English by H.D.
Contributors: H. D. (Henry Dickinson), translator; Hampden, Richard, 1631-1695, associated name; Jackson, Samuel Macauley, 1851-1912, former owner; McAlpin Collection of British History and Theology (Burke Library, Union Theological Seminary)
Publisher: printed for Jacob Tonson, at the Judge's Head in Chancery-lane, near Fleetstreet
Published: 1682
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 207
Subjects: Early works to 1800; Criticism, interpretation; Bible
Other titles: Catalogue of the chief editions of the Bible, with several reflections on the same subject
Work titles: Histoire critique du Vieux Testament
Notes: Translation of: Histoire critique du Vieux Testament.

Translation variously attributed to Richard Hampden and Henry Dickinson. Cf. Halkett & Laing (2nd ed.); DNB; McAlpin Coll.

Title page is a cancel.

Divided into three books, each with caption title and separate pagination and register; Book III begins with quire 3A.

"A catalogue of the chief editions of the Bible, with several reflections on the same subject" has caption title, separate register and pagination.

Burke Library copy (McAlpin 1682 S597): From the library of Samuel Macauley Jackson, with his ownership stamp, inscription, and presentation stamp to the Library.

Wing (CD-ROM, 1996), S3796

English short title catalogue, R232303