Antique Print - Calmet - Atonement for an Unknown Murder in the Open Field - F5

"Verzoening van een Onbekende Doodslag in het Open Veldt. Deuter. XXI. 19"

Original antique print is from Antoine Augustine Calmet’s ”Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bybel”, (The Historical, Critical, Chronological, and Geographical Dictionary of the Holy Bible). The work is published in Leyden, Netherlands, 1725-31.

Het algemeen groot historisch, oordeelkundig, chronologisch, geografisch, en letterlyk naam- en woord-boek, van den gantschen H. Bybel is a Dutch-language biblical encyclopedia. This comprehensive work aims to provide detailed explanations and insights into various aspects of the Bible, including historical events, geographical locations, and the meanings of names and words found in the Scriptures. The dictionary covers a wide range of topics related to biblical studies and offers a wealth of information for scholars and readers interested in understanding the Bible more deeply.

Antoine Augustine Calmet (1672-1757) was a French Benedictine monk and scholar known for his contributions to biblical studies, theology, and the study of ancient texts and folklore. He is particularly remembered for his work in the field of exegesis, which involves the critical interpretation and explanation of religious texts.

Artist

Antoine Augustine Calmet

Medium

Print

Size

25 cm x 39 cm