[Judaica] De synagoga vetere libri tres : quibus tum de nominibus, structurâ, origine, præfectis, ministris, & sacris synagogarum, agitur; tum præcipue, formam regiminis & ministerii earum in Ecclesiam Christianam translatam esse, demonstratur: cum prolegomenis by VITRINGA, Campegius (1659-1722) - 1696

Franequeræ [Franeker, the Netherlands]: Typis & impensis Johannis Gyzelaar, illustr. Frisiæ Ordd. atque eorundem Academiæ typograph. ordinar, 1696. Second Edition. Vellum. Fine. Second Edition of this work on the ancient synagogue and development of the early Church. Complete in two continuously paginated volumes bound in one. Small 4to (194 x 156mm): [30],608,[6],609-1138, [38]pp, with identical additional engraved title pages showing Jews before a temple and signed "J. Goeree delin. / J. Mulder sculp" to both parts and woodcut headpieces, initials, and ornaments. Contemporary vellum, edges stained red, manuscript title to head of spine in early hand. Title pages printed in red and black, with woodcut printer's device bearing motto "Ego Iehoua vocauite iuste," the title page to the second part reading "Campegii Vitringa De synagoga vetere liber tertius: quo rectores & ministri synagogarum conferuntur cum praepositis & diaconis ecclesiae Christianae pars II." Bookseller's ticket to front paste-down: Thomas Baker, 72 Newman Street, London. A superb example, nearly pristine, with tight text block and clean, fresh pages. Furst III, 483. Text in Latin with with numerous passages in Greek and Hebrew. Vitringa was a Dutch Christian Hebraist, educated at the universities of Franeker and Leyden. Along with his "Commentary on Isaiah, frequently republished in the eighteenth century, this was his chief work. (Jewish Encyclopedia) N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.).