Braunschweig, Grubers, 1696 (+) Wittenberg, Quenstedt, 1698 (+) Franckfurt am Mayn, Sand, 1715. 8vo. In contemporary full calf with four raised bands. Small paper-label pasted on to upper part of spine. Wear to extremities, a few scratches and wormholes to boards. Occassionally slightly browned, repairs to title-page of the first work. (14), 598, (6), 316, 52, (12), (16), 503 pp. + frontispiece.
Interesting sammelband containing three rare religious works all reflecting the Lutheran emphasis on faith and Biblical understanding. “Geistliche Kauffmannschafft”, a collection of catechetical sermons by Botsac (1649 – 1709), we have not been able to trace a single copy in the trade. “Verlohrnes und wiedergefundenes”, fourth edition, a detailed exegesis and homiletic application of the Parable of the Prodigal Son by Johann Heinrich Majus (1653–1719). “Das Güldene Kleinod Davids”, a verse-by-verse exposition of specific Psalms attributed to David, also by by Johann Heinrich Majus.
Frankfurt & Leipzig, Lammers, 1723. 4to. Bound in contemporary full calf binding with four raised bands and richly gilt spine. Small old paper-label pasted on to top of spines. Boards with wear and scratches. Internally fine and clean. (22), 463 pp.
The rare first edition of Majus work on how God’s providence and holiness operate throughout biblical history, particularly in the governance of the Church. Johann Heinrich Majus (1653–1719) was a Lutheran theologian born in Pforzheim, Baden. He studied in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Strasbourg, specializing in Oriental languages. After serving as a preacher for the Count Palatine of Veldenz and in Baden-Durlach he became a professor of theology at the University of Giessen in 1688.
Frankfurt, Sande, 1712 & 1714. 4to. Four parts uniformly bound in two contemporary full calf bindings with four raised bands and richly gilt spines. Small old paper-label pasted on to top of spines. Boards with wear and scratches. Internally fine and clean, a nice set. (32), 768, (76), (24), 808, (84) pp. + frontispiece (24), 511, (60), (20), 656, (38), (10), 244, (12) pp. + frontispiece.
The rare first edition of Majus’ extensive work on divine judgment as it is presented across the entire Bible. Johann Heinrich Majus (1653–1719) was a Lutheran theologian born in Pforzheim, Baden. He studied in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Strasbourg, specializing in Oriental languages. After serving as a preacher for the Count Palatine of Veldenz and in Baden-Durlach he became a professor of theology at the University of Giessen in 1688.
Franckfurt, Verlegts Samuel Tobias Hocker, 1713. 8vo. In contemporary full calf with five raised bands and richly gilt spine. Small paper-label pasted on to top of spine. Head of spine chipped, otherwise a nice and clean copy. (16), 928 pp. Johann Heinrich Majus (1653–1719) was a Lutheran theologian born in Pforzheim, Baden. He studied in Wittenberg, Leipzig and Strasbourg, specializing in Oriental languages. After serving as a preacher for the Count Palatine of Veldenz and in Baden-Durlach he became a professor of theology at the University of Giessen in 1688. OCLC only list one copy (Württembergische Landesbibliothek, Germany)
First edition of this devotional and exegetical work focused on the Seven Penitential Psalms, (Psalms 6, 32, 38, 51, 102, 130, and 143), which are traditionally used in Christian worship for repentance and seeking divine forgiveness.
Franckfurt, Andreae, 1716. 4to. In a contemporary Cambridge style-mirror binding with five raised bands and gilt lettering and ornamentation to spine. Wear and scratches to extremities. Upper and lower compartment with tears and a bit of loss of leather. End-paper closely annotated in contemporary hand. A few underlinings and marginal annotations throughout. (4), 686, (2) pp.
The third and last of a series of Frankfort editions of the Hebrew bible (1677, 1692, 1716). ""The text is mainly based on the Athias-Leusden edition of 1667"". (Darlow-Moule) Darlow-Moule 5143