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Orphanotropheum (Waisenhaus)
1720-29
4°, [1], 848 ff (some marginal spotting)., engr. front., title printed in red/black, headpieces depicting the spirit of God dwelling over the water at the beginning of each section. Mod. calf over wood, spine with 5 raised bands and morocco label, silk markers. Good large paper copy
The first attempt at a critical edition of the Hebrew Bible, containing the whole canon of the Jewish Bible, i.e. with all 24 books of the Torah, Neviim (Prophets), and Ketuvim. It was the work of the Halle prof. Johann Heinrich Michaelis (1668-1738). He consulted 19 different editions and used the 1699 Berlin edition as the basis of his text. The margins contain manuscript Latin subject-headings, references and notes. This ed. was printed in three forms: 8°, 4° and folio. It was dedicated to King Friedrich Wilhelm I of Prussia. Ref.: Darlow/Moule 5144; VD18 11665556, Prov.: Old name and bibliogr. note on front flyleaves. Libr. stamp and ticket