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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First edition. Two parts, small quarto. Collation: (a)-(b)4, A-2T4 (= 176 leaves). [16], 332 [i.e. 330, pp.145-146 omitted from pagination; p.149 numbered 145, 153 as 149], [5, elenchus], [1, blank]pp. ?Oratio de. Tetragrammato? with caption title. Woodcut printer?s device at title; lettrines, head- and tailpieces. Later calf, spine with raised bands, compartments tooled in gilt (title label worn with some loss; tear at head cap repaired). Occasional neat underlining and marginal emphases in an old hand throughout. An interesting copy, amply-margined and interleaved with heavier stock, upon which the title has been mounted. Text fine. First edition of one of the most important and controversial works of seventeenth-century Hebraic scholarship, published anonymously with an introduction by the celebrated arabist Thomas Erpenius. ?In the second and third quarter of the 17th century the attitude which an orientalist took towards the antiquity of the [Massoretic] vocalisation signs was to become a touchstone of his attitude towards the more strictly dogmatic opinions? (Van Rooden). The clarity and force of this seminal piece of scholarship is perhaps best described by William Orme, in his 1824 Bibliotheca Biblica: ?This celebrated work, which first attacked the authority of the Masoretic points, stated all the arguments against them so fully and clearly, that it exhausted the subject at the first onset.? Here published anonymously, the Arcanum was reprinted in Cappel?s 1689 Commentarii et notae criticae in Vetus Testamentum (Commentaries and Critical Notes on the Old Testament). Van Rooden states that the Hebraist Wilhelm Schickhard (in the minutiae of an errata note in his 1625 Ius regium Hebraeorum) was the first to reveal Cappel?s identity as the author of the Arcanum. The work concludes with a reprint of Cappel?s 1614 "Oratio de ss. Dei nomine Tetragrammato YHVH ac genuina ejus pronuntiatione" (Oration on the Correct Pronunciation of the Tetragrammaton). The oration was reprinted in a 1707 compilation edited by Adriaan Reland, Decas exercitationum philologicarum de vera pronuntiatione nominis Jehova, comprising ten dissertations on the same topic, written by eight scholars in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. References: J. L. Blau, The Christian Interpretion of the Cabala in the Renaissance, 108-09. Breugelmans, Maire, 1624:3. Orme, Bibl. Biblica, 81f. Smitskamp, Philologia Orientalis, 285. Detailed discussions of Cappel and the present work may be found in: S. Burnett, From Christian Hebraism to Jewish Studies; A. van der Heide (ed.), Hebraica Veritas (catalogue for the exhibition at the Plantin-Moretus Museum), p. 34 ?Excursus 2: The Age of Masoretic Vocalization?; and P. T. Van Rooden, Theology, Biblical Scholarship, and Rabbinical Studies in the Seventeenth Century. Hebrew title: ??? ?????? ??????.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. [24], CLXXII, 603 pp., [27 indices], trade paper wrappers, title in red and black, printer's vignette, small hole on page 11 of the index, light damp staining to margins of end leaves, otherwise copy in good condition. An important reprint of Eerpenius's "Arabische Grammatica" by Schultens. This work introduced generations of Europeans to the rudiments of Arabic grammar. Erpenius was the first to render the native Arabic grammarians intelligible. In his edition of the Ajrumiya he welded Arabic terminology into the Latin language. He dedicated this work to the Lebanese scholars, Jibrai'l al-Sahyouni (Sionita) and Yuhanna al-Hasrouni (Hesronita), and his consilium or advisory notes to prospective students of Arabic, are repeated from the first edition of 1620. Surat al-Taghabun is included as reading material with detailed grammatical notes. Luqman's reputation for sagacity unites his three separate identities as the legendary hero of the lost 'Ad tribe of the Jahiliyya, the father who admonishes his son in a chapter of the Qur'an which bears his name, and the late medieval writer of the fables printed in this book, fables which have no trace of the most important animals known to the Arabs, such as the ostrich, the hyena, the jackal and the camel, and therefore must be a translation and adaptation of the Syriac version of Aesop's fables originating in Christian circles in Mamluk Syria. Bibliographic references: Brunett, II, 1050; Zenker I, 174; Fück 59 ff. #34589.

Fifth, enlarged edition of the groundbreaking introduction to the Arabic language by Thomas Erpenius (1584-1624), the first professor of Arabic at Leiden University. He printed and published the first edition himself in 1620, one of the earliest major works using the Arabic types cut for his new oriental printing office by Arent Corsz. Hoogenacker in 1615. The Elzevirs acquired Erpenius's materials and many of his workmen after his premature death from the plague and printed and published the second edition in 1628. Vitray's third edition (Paris, 1638) is based on the second. These were all in 8vo format with about 250 pages. Albert Schultens (1686-1750), appointed professor of oriental languages at Leiden in 1732, prepared a greatly enlarged 4th edition in 1733, now in 4to format and more than three times as long. The additions included his own Clavis dialectorum, discussing the relations between Hebrew and Arabic words, and the Nawabig 'ul-kalim, a collection of proverbs compiled by the linguist Mahmud ibn Umar al-Zamabshari (1075-1144 CE; AH 467-538) in what became Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan. The present 5th edition expands it still further, especially the indexes (the Arabic index filling 142 pages).With a contemporary bibliographical note on a front free endleaf and a manuscript owner's name "Fuchs" on the paste-down. With some slight browning and brown stains throughout due to the paper. Binding rubbed, extremities bumped, head and foot of spine damaged and hinges cracked.l Schnurrer 108; Smitskamp, Philologia orientalis 76 (cf. 73); STCN 238984311 (6 copies). Contemporary half calf, sewn on 5 cords, sprinkled paper sides, gold-tooled spine with red label lettered in gold, red edges. With engraved publisher's device on the title page. Pages: [6], 374, [174] pp.

The rare second, corrected edition of Erpenius's influential Arabic grammar, which remained popular until well into the 19th century. Erpenius, one of the most distinguished orientalists of his day, published his famous Grammatica Arabica in 1613, followed in 1620 by the Rudimenta linguae Arabicae, a slightly abridged version of the Grammatica. It is dedicated to the Maronites Johannes Hesronita and Gabriel Sionita, the latter of whom would later edit the 1638-edition of the Rudimenta. It includes the Arabic text with Latin transcriptions of chapter 64 of the Quran.Annotation on title-page: "Collegii Remensis / Societatis Jesu / Catalogo Inscriptur". Fine copy.l Rahir 263; Schnurrer 60; Smitskamp 69b; STCN (3 copies); Willems 295. 19th-century green sheepskin. With title-page printed in red and black. Pages: [10], 172, [48] pp.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: DutchÃFlemish. Language: DutchÃFlemish. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1887. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - DutchÃFlemish, Pages: - 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 130 130.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: lat. Language: lat,ara. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1656. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - lat,ara, Pages: - 478, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 478 478.