LEWIS. Origines Hebraeae : The antiquities of the...

LEWIS (Tho.). Origines Hebraeae : The antiquities of the hebrew republick in four books : I - The origins of the Hebrews; their civil government; the constitution of the Sanhedrim; forms of trial in courts of justice, etc - II - The ecclesiastical government; the consecration of the high-priests, priests and levites. The revenue of the priesthood. The sects among the Hebrews, Pharisees, Sadducees, Effenes, etc. - III - Places of workship. The use of high-places; a survey of the tabernacle, and the proseucha's of the Hebrews. A description of the first temple from the scriptures, and of the secondfrom the rabbinical writings. The sacred utensils. The institution of synagogues, etc. - IV - The religion of the hebrews. Their sacrifices; and their libations. The burning of the red heiser, and ceremonies of purification. Their sacraments, publick, fasts and festivals, etc. London, Sam. Illidge and John Hooke, 1724.

In-8, plein veau, plats estampés d'un encadrement à froid, quatre parties formant deux tomes reliés en un volume, pagination continue, xvi-625-[33] pp

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