1692 – Hebrew Bible Lexicon – Opitz | Jewish Torah Study – Vellum, First ed

Heinrich Opitz a 17th-century German orientalist known for his studies in Hebrew and Jewish customs. One of his best works was “Biblia Parva Hebræo-Latina” – a Bible lexicon focusing on Old Testament books including portions of the Torah, Wisdom, and Major Prophets.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Henrici Opitii … Novum lexicon hebræo-chaldæo-biblicum, complectens
• Author(s): Heinrich Opitz
• Publisher: Lipsiæ: Apud Gottfried Liebezeit
• Edition: 1692. First edition.
• Binding: Full vellum
• Format: (8vo), single volume
• Size:  8.5 x 6.5 in (22 x 17 cm)
• Collation: [13], 1095, [62] pp
• Contents Include:
  • Hebrew and Chaldean biblical vocabulary
  • Lexical entries tied to Old Testament texts
  • Language study of Torah and prophetic books

Condition:

Very Good. Full vellum binding tight and secure with light staining; corners and edges clean; text block firm; pages show light age toning.

Why Collect This?

• 17th century Hebrew and Aramaic biblical lexicon
• Suitable for collectors of theology and linguistic study

Item Number: #50203