The Court of the Gentiles or a discourse touching the original of Human Literature both Philologie and Philosophie, from the Scriptures and Jewish Church: Part I of Philologie

Oxford: Printed by H. Hall for Tho. Gilbert, 1672 Subtitled: In order to a Demonstration of, I. The Perfection of Gods Word, and Church-light. II. The Imperfection of Natures Light, and mischief of Vain Philosophie III. The right use of Human Learning, and Specially found Philosophie. Second Edition revised and enlarged. Part I of Philologie: Book 1. A general account touching the Traduction of Human Literature from the Scriptures: Particularly of Languages 85pp. Book 2. Of Pagan Theologie, both Theogonic or Mythic, Physic, Politic; with its Traduction from Sacred Names, Persons, Rites and Stories. 152pp. Book 3, Of Pagan Poesie, Historic, Laws, and Oratories, with their Traduction from Sacred Oracles. 115pp. 8vo. (xxxxvi) 85(86-88 blank) 152, 115 Gale traces every European language as well as pagan theology, politics and most branches of learning as having their source in Hebrew culture and traditions. One illustration at beginning of Book 1. Laid paper. Latin, Greek and Hebrew references. Robert Dudley in pen on title page. A little underling and notes in text as well as many pen and pencil notes on back endpaper. Page edges browned. 1/4"x3" corner cut in margins with scissors at front top of title page - does not enter printed page. A few light stains here and there and a little browning but text still in very nice condition. Half-bound marbled boards. Cover - front and rear boards detached. Spine leather missing. Corners of boards well worn. .