A critical history of the Old Testament, 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

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  • A critical history of the Old Testament, 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
  • Histoire critique du Vieux Testament. English
People / Organizations
Imprint
London : printed for Jacob Tonson, at the Judge's Head in Chancery-lane, near Fleetstreet, 1682.
Added name
H. D. (Henry Dickinson), attributed name.; Hampden, Richard, 1631-1695, attributed name.
Publication year
1682
ESTC No.
R232303
Grub Street ID
104126
Description
[30], 207, [1], 180, 182, 91, [1] p. ; 4°.
Note
Translation of: Histoire critique du Vieux Testament

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

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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.