THE HOLY BIBLE, OR THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT EXPLAINED BY QUESTION AND ANSWER: from the writings of the most eminent historians, divines, and commentators; containing many useful and entertaining parts of knowledge; and embelished with proper maps and other ornamental and instructive representations, designed for the promoting of Christian knowledge.

(Austen, Stephen).

Published by Printed for S. Austen, London, 1748

About this Item

4, [10], 442 pp.; illustrated with copperplate frontispiece, 4 folding maps, 21 folding plates; octavo, old calf rebacked with sized linen cloth. An explanation and analysis of the Holy Bible using a point-by-point question and answer format assuming the historicity of biblical events. Beginning with the creation and concluding with the life of Paul. Indexed. The engraved plates are quite nice, including a large illustration of the Crucifixion after a painting by Peter Paul Rubens. ESTC T89234. Covers fairly worn, skinned patch at bottom corner of rear board, moderate foxing to text and a few plates and maps, a couple plates with short tears to folds, but overall a very sturdy and presentable copy.

Seller Inventory # 22173

Bibliographic Details

• Title: THE HOLY BIBLE, OR THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT EXPLAINED BY QUESTION AND ANSWER: from the writings of the most eminent historians, divines, and commentators; containing many useful and entertaining parts of knowledge; and embelished with proper maps and other ornamental and instructive representations, designed for the promoting of Christian knowledge.
• Publisher: Printed for S. Austen, London
• Publication Date: 1748
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First edition.
• Seller catalogs:
  • Religion, Myth, Occult