A new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity : with answers to most of the controverted questions, disertations upon the most remarkable passages, and a connection of profane history all along : to which are added, notes, explaining dificult texts, rectifying mis-translations, and reconciling seeming contradictions
by STACKHOUSE, Thomas
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1752 Thomas Stackhouse History of the Holy Bible Illustrated Maps ENORMOUS SET
Rare history of the Bible – HUGE set with impressive maps!
Thomas Stackhouse was an 18th-century English theologian known primarily for his work 'New History of the Holy Bible'. This work was an important ecclesiastical history incorporating descriptions of the early church, Biblical passages, difficult text commentary, and impressive illustrations throughout. This 1752 edition is an enormous two-volume set with over 100 illustrations, maps, and engravings.
Item number: #5152 Price: $950
STACKHOUSE, Thomas
A new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity : with answers to most of the controverted questions, disertations upon the most remarkable passages, and a connection of profane history all along : to which are added, notes, explaining dificult texts, rectifying mis-translations, and reconciling seeming contradictions
London : printed for John Hinton, 1752-53. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumesVol. I – [2], lx, viii, 768Vol. II – [4], 769-1650, [50]104 engravingsNew Testament has separate title page, dated 1753 (p.1197)Language: EnglishBinding: Leather; tight & secureSize: ~15.25in X 10in X 3in (39cm x 25cm x 8cm) Rare with no other example for sale worldwide at present
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Rare history of the Bible – HUGE set with impressive maps!
Thomas Stackhouse was an 18th-century English theologian known primarily for his work 'New History of the Holy Bible'. This work was an important ecclesiastical history incorporating descriptions of the early church, Biblical passages, difficult text commentary, and impressive illustrations throughout. This 1752 edition is an enormous two-volume set with over 100 illustrations, maps, and engravings.
Item number: #5152 Price: $950
STACKHOUSE, Thomas
A new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity : with answers to most of the controverted questions, disertations upon the most remarkable passages, and a connection of profane history all along : to which are added, notes, explaining dificult texts, rectifying mis-translations, and reconciling seeming contradictions
London : printed for John Hinton, 1752-53. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumesVol. I – [2], lx, viii, 768Vol. II – [4], 769-1650, [50]104 engravingsNew Testament has separate title page, dated 1753 (p.1197)Language: EnglishBinding: Leather; tight & secureSize: ~15.25in X 10in X 3in (39cm x 25cm x 8cm) Rare with no other example for sale worldwide at present
Our Guarantee:Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
5152
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- A new history of the Holy Bible : from the beginning of the world, to the establishment of Christianity : with answers to most of the controverted questions, disertations upon the most remarkable passages, and a connection of profane history all along : to which are added, notes, explaining dificult texts, rectifying mis-translations, and reconciling seeming contradictions
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- STACKHOUSE, Thomas
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- Leather; tight & secure
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- Used - Near Fine
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- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Hinton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1752-53
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- 1752 Thomas Stackhouse History of the Holy Bible Illustrated Maps ENORMOUS SET rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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