In S. Scripturam Commentarius Duobus Tomis Comprehensus.

2 vols. 1293 [p.1293 is misnumbered 1281] followed by about 190 pages of indexes. The work by this Jesuit author was highly regarded in the 17th-18th centuries -- and still is. Bookblock is very good; pages are clean and crisp. The binding (not original) is marbled paper over heavy cardboard; sprinkled edges; spines are quarter leather. When it was rebound and trimmed some tips of the running titles were nipped but no text is lost. Set was from a [now closed] Capuchin monastery in Wisconsin; has Dewey call no. in white ink on spines. Edges of covers are worn. Some water stains. There are some nice engravings: title-page; dedication; initial letters; colophon. One page (1205) is torn. The first 96 pages are introductory: on the study of Scripture; the canonical books; geography and antiquities of the Holy Land; sacred chronology; weights and measures; Hebrew and Greek idioms; etc. There are 5 tables (some folded). Laid in is a folded map 14x34 inches: the borders on 3 sides have 18 engraved emblems related to the Temple of Solomon. -- Vol. 1 has commentary on Genesis through Daniel. Vol. 2 has the minor prophets, the New Testament, and 5 indexes: authors cited; names and subjects; controversial topics; biblical "antilogiarum;" sermon topics for the gospels of the church year: Sundays and major feasts. --- We are a Benedictine Monastery/Seminary Library; thank you for your support.…