An Entrance Into The Sacred Language;

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A Hebrew Grammar manual containing additional select pieces of Hebrew poetry. Contains a list of subscribers at the end of the volume. Rev. Cornelius Bayley (1751–1812), was an English Anglican cleric. He first became a Methodist preacher, but in 1871 took orders in the Church of England. In 1782 Bayley published this Hebrew grammar - his most notable publication. Its second edition was issued after his death. First edition. Small 4to, (16 x 10 cm); [6], xvi, 232, [10] pp. Contemporary brown calf boards, rebacked, edges rubbed. Red ink stain to upper edge, not affecting text. Grammatical handnotes in old brown ink to the last 4 pages and occasionally throughout the text. Text in Hebrew and English.

• Binding: Hardcover

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