Anonyme - L'Exode et le Lévitique - 1683

Rare edition of this collection that offers a continuous and structured presentation of two fundamental books of the Old Testament, emphasizing both the historical narrative, the divine law, and their spiritual significance -

The work first recounts the Exodus story, from the oppression of the Hebrew people in Egypt to their liberation under the leadership of Moses -

It describes the major stages of the departure, the plagues inflicted on Egypt, the crossing of the Red Sea and the wandering in the wilderness. It emphasizes the covenant made between God and Israel at Sinai. It explains the giving of the Tablets of the Law and the religious and social organization of the chosen people -

The second part devoted to Leviticus develops the ritual prescriptions, the priestly laws, and the rules of purity that structure Israel’s religious life. It explains the central role of the priests, the sacrifices, the feasts and the expiatory rites. The work is not limited to a simple translation or paraphrase of the Bible -

It seeks to make intelligible the meaning of the commandments and the religious institutions. It underscores the moral and spiritual dimension of Mosaic law. It highlights the demand for holiness, obedience and faithfulness to God -

Anonyme - L’Exode et le Lévitique - 1683 - Anisson, Posuel & Rigaud -
836 Pages -

Good binding condition, work in its full brown calf leather from the period, signs of wear, small losses at the base and at the top of the spine, corners worn, speckled edges, spine with raised bands ornamented, gilded lettering -

Good interior condition, traces of old ink on the title page, printer’s watermark carved on wood on the title page and another mark at the end, pretty borders, beautiful drop caps, tail-pieces -

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