The standard of time. Or The measuring-reed
Subtitle: Containing an exact chronological computation of the years of the world, (from the creation thereof, to the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans.) Relating the various mutations and transactions hapning therein. Together with a catalogue of such kings and princes that then reigned. Wherein also the hidden mysteries of Daniels 70. weeks, and other prophecies, the time of Herods reigne; the birth, baptisme and Passion of our Saviour, are cleared and explained, with variety of other memorable passages which never were extant before in our English tongue. By John Swan. B.D
Series: Early English books, 1641-1700 -- 2065:1
Publisher: printed for Austin Rice, and are to be sold at his shop, at the sign of the Three Hearts in St Pauls Church-yard, near the west end
Published: 1656
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Microform
Number of pages: 255
Subjects: Bible -- Chronology -- Early works to 1800
Other titles: Measuring reed; Standard of time
Work titles: Calamus mensurans
Notes: First published in 1653 as Calamus mensurans

Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library

Wing (2nd ed.) S6240B

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1991. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2065:01).