1612 – Hebrew-Latin Psalter Lexicon – Bartholomew Scheraeus | Bible Commentary

Itinerarium in Psalterium Davidis Hebraeum is a rare 17^th-century commentary on the Book of Psalms of David by Bartholomaeus Scheraeus. This substantial lexicon is a scholarly reference created for theologians and Hebraists studying the Hebrew Psalms. It addresses the roots of Davidic words, providing literal explanations and translations, figurative senses, and how the words are used in the Bible.

This book was printed in Wittenberg and is an indication of Lutheran interest in Hebrew texts, especially the Psalms.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Itinerarium in Psalterium Davidis Hebraeum: hoc est Lexicon Psalteriale
• Author(s): Bartholomaeus Scheraeus
• Publisher: Typis M. Henckelij, impensis S. Selfischij, Wittebergae
• Edition: 1612 printing
• Binding: Full vellum
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Size:  6.5 in x 4.25 in (16.5 cm x 10.8 cm)
• Collation: [30], 1051, [70] pp.
• Language: Hebrew and Latin
• Contents Include:
  • Hebrew-Latin Lexicon of the Psalter
  • Root-by-root analysis of Davidic vocabulary
  • Literal and figurative meanings with theological notes

Condition:

Good condition overall. Bound in full vellum with some staining and rubbing to the surface. Light wear to the front hinge. The text block remains tight and secure. Pages are complete and generally clean though moderately toned with age.

Why Collect This?

• Early lexicon of the Hebrew Psalter printed in Lutheran Wittenberg
• Valuable resource for scholars of Hebrew philology and Reformation theology.

Item Number: # 29693