Origines Hebraeae: the antiquities of the Hebrew republick. In four books. I. The origin of the Hebrews; their civil government; the constitution of the Sanhedrim; forms of trial in courts of justice, &c. 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, Essenes, &c. III. Places of worship. 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 second from the rabbinical writings. The sacred utensils. The institution of synagogues, &c. IV. The religion of the Hebrews. Their sacrifices; and their libations. The burning of the red heifer, and ceremonies of purification. Their sacraments, publick fasts and festivals, &c. Design'd as an explanation of every branch of the Levitical law, and of all the ceremonies and usages of the Hebrews, both civil and sacred. By Tho

All titles

• Origines Hebraeae: the antiquities of the Hebrew republick. In four books. I. The origin of the Hebrews; their civil government; the constitution of the Sanhedrim; forms of trial in courts of justice, &c. 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, Essenes, &c. III. Places of worship. 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 second from the rabbinical writings. The sacred utensils. The institution of synagogues, &c. IV. The religion of the Hebrews. Their sacrifices; and their libations. The burning of the red heifer, and ceremonies of purification. Their sacraments, publick fasts and festivals, &c. Design'd as an explanation of every branch of the Levitical law, and of all the ceremonies and usages of the Hebrews, both civil and sacred. By Tho
• Origines hebraeae. Vols. 1-2

People / Organizations

• Sam. Illidge ("printed for")
• Thomas Lewis (Author)

Imprint

London : Printed for Sam. Illidge under Serle's Gate, Lincoln's-Inn-New-Square; and John Hooke at the Flower-de-luce over-against St. Dunstan's Church in Fleet-street, MDCCXXIV. [1724]

Publication year

1724

ESTC No.

T112852

Grub Street ID

164805

Description

2v.(xvi,349,[8],350-625,[35]p.) ; 8°.

Note

Titlepages in red and black

Two further volumes were issued in 1725.