Book on “Traditional Jewish ceremonies and customs currently celebrated, with an addition touching upon the Karaite and Samaritan sects of our time” and “comparing Jewish rituals and the Christian doctrine.” Two parts. Third Edition. 1682.
Specifications : [48], 188, [4], 166, 12 pages. 12 cm.
Special Features: Book on Jewish customs and ceremonies, and their bearing on Christian doctrine. The majority is the translation of the book “Historia de ‘riti hebraici, vita ed osservanze de gl’Hebrei di questi tempi.” The translator, Richard Simon, wrote additional parts of the book under the pseudonym “Sieur de Simonville.”
Condition: Very fine. Original leather binding, gilt impressions on back binding.