""the Great Dictionary Of The Bible" In Two Beautiful Volumes Infolio, In Lyon 1768, By Mr Simon;"
Spectacular and interesting copy of the "Grand Dictionnaire de la Bible, ou Explanation Littérale et Historique de tous les mots propres de l'Ancien et du Nouveau Testament; which can serve as an alphabetical commentary: With the Life & actions of the principal Characters, taken from the Scripture & the History of the Jews; those of the Patriarchs, Judges, Kings & Princes of this Nation, the time of their elevation to the throne, that of their Reign & their Death; the life of the Prophets & the Sovereign Priests, since the Consecration of Aaron & of all those who succeeded him, until the complete ruin of the Temple & of the City of Jerusalem; the Birth, the Life, the Miracles & the Death of Jesus Christ, the time of the Vocation of his Apostles & of his Disciples, the year & the place of their Martyrdom, with the day of their Feast. The explanation of the names of pure and impure animals which they were forbidden or perished from eating, with their good or bad qualities, and where they are found in greatest abundance, that of the twelve Precious Stones which were on the Rational of the High Priest, and of the two which were on his shoulders; the names of the Feasts and Solemnities of the Hebrews, and their Sacrifices; that of the Provinces, Regions, Cities and Towns, Mountains, Plains, Rivers and Streams