The Week. An Essay on the Origin & Development of the Seven-Day Cycle

This work contains a general history of the measurement of time now known as the week; Colson begins with the seven-day cycle devised by the Jews and examines how different theologies gave rise to different names and systems of measurement for each day of the week and how the week eventually became standardised. Original quarter cloth with paper-covered boards, gilt lettering to spine, some wear to corners; viii + 126 pages, inscription to half-title, some foxing mostly affecting preliminary and final leaves. Approx. size 7.5" by 5". Quantity Available: 1. Category: History; Religion & Theology. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 29471.