Boyle Robert. - De Sacrae Scripture Stylo - 1680

Robert Boyle. Cogitationes de S. Scripture Stylo. Geneva by Samuel de Tournes, 1680. A rare original Latin edition of the scarce treatise on the literary style of the Bible by the famous Irish chemist and philosopher. The work defends the Bible against criticisms that regarded its literary style as crude compared to the standards of classical rhetoric, arguing that the style of Scripture is deliberately simple and varied in order to speak to people of every culture and intellectual level. The treatise compares the Gospels in an almost scientific manner, noting that apparent incongruities do not undermine its essential harmony. Unbound but well sewn. Large printer’s mark engraved on the title page. Headpieces and woodcut initials. Dimensions 24 x 17 cm, 87 pages. Excellent condition.