Of the term of life. Viz. Whether it is fix'd or alterable; with the sense of the Jewish doctors, both ancient and modern, touching predestination and free-will. Also an explication of several obscure passages and prophecies in the Old Testament; together with some remarkable customs observ'd by the Jews. Written in Latin by the famous Menasseh Ben Israel the Jew and now translated into English. To which are added, the author's life, never before publish'd; and a catalogue of his works.

All titles

• Of the term of life. Viz. Whether it is fix'd or alterable; with the sense of the Jewish doctors, both ancient and modern, touching predestination and free-will. Also an explication of several obscure passages and prophecies in the Old Testament; together with some remarkable customs observ'd by the Jews. Written in Latin by the famous Menasseh Ben Israel the Jew and now translated into English. To which are added, the author's life, never before publish'd; and a catalogue of his works.
• De termino vitæ. English
• Manasseh ben-Israel, of the term of life

People / Organizations

• Manasseh ben Israel (Author)
• John Nutt ("printed by and for", or "by/for and sold by")

Imprint

London: printed, and sold by J. Nutt, near Stationers-Hall, and by the booksellers of London and Westminster, 1699

Publication year

1699-1699

ESTC No.

R234183

Grub Street ID

105536

Description

[12], xvi, 116 p. ; 8⁰

Note

Running title reads: Manasseh ben-Israel, of the term of life.

Not in Wing. Wing M374 is reissue, with cancel title page dated 1700 and with title "De termino vit¾l or The term of life".Title as subject Bible. O.T -- Criticism, interpretation, etc. -- Early works to 1800. Subject Free will and determinism -- Early works to 1800.

Predestination -- Early works to 1800.

Judaism -- Works to 1900.