The Bible for Learners, Vol. II (1884) | Oort, Hooykaas & Kuenen | Early Higher Criticism | Roberts Brothers Boston

The Bible for Learners, Volume II: From David to Josiah; From Josiah to the Supremacy of the Mosaic Law. Prepared by Dr. H. Oort, with Dr. I. Hooykaas and Dr. A. Kuenen. Authorized translation.

Published Boston: Roberts Brothers, 1884 (copyright 1878). Printed at University Press, John Wilson & Son, Cambridge.

This volume represents late 19th-century historical-critical biblical scholarship emerging from the Dutch Leiden school. Contributors H. Oort and A. Kuenen were leading figures in early modern Old Testament criticism, making this work a significant example of pre-20th-century academic theology.

Includes two fold-out color map: “Palestine Before the Captivity” (present).

A compelling piece for collectors of:

• 19th-century theology

• History of biblical criticism

• Academic religious scholarship

• Dutch critical school works

• Antique religious Americana

Condition:

Good antique condition.

Original brown cloth binding with gilt spine lettering. Moderate edge wear and minor surface scuffing. Noticeable spine lean. Front inner hinge cracked but text block remains attached and stable. Pages clean with age toning. Fold-out map intact.