1692 Rare Latin French Book Bible - Book of Ezekiel - Ezechiel by Le Maistre de Sacy

Author: Maistre de Sacy
Title : Ezechiel traduit en François avec une explication tirée des Saints Pères & des Autheurs Ecclésiastiques.
Publisher : À Paris, Chez Guillaume Desprez, 1692.
Language: Text in Latin & French.
Size: 6.5" X 4".
Pages: 717 pages + Table of Contents.
Binding: Very good contemporary original full-calf leather binding (hinges fine, overall lightly scuffed, and worn - as shown) under a protective mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown, nice armorial ex-libris on the first endpaper - as shown

Estimate : (USD 250 - USD 400)

The book: This 1692 edition of "Ezechiel," translated into French by Louis-Isaac Lemaistre de Sacy, provides a comprehensive exploration of the Biblical Book of Ezekiel, complete with explanations derived from the Church Fathers and ecclesiastical authors. The Book of Ezekiel is a major prophetic book in the Old Testament, chronicling the visions of Ezekiel, a priest and prophet who lived during the Babylonian captivity. His prophecies include visions of the destruction of Jerusalem, the restoration of the land of Israel, and far-reaching judgments on neighboring nations. Ezekiel’s writings are notable for their symbolic and apocalyptic imagery, reflecting themes of restoration and divine sovereignty. This work is part of Lemaistre de Sacy's larger project to translate the Bible and its commentaries into French, making religious texts more accessible to a broader audience during a time when religious instruction was becoming increasingly vital.

The translator: Louis-Isaac Lemaistre de Sacy (1613–1684) was a significant figure in the Jansenist movement and renowned for his work as a translator and theologian. His translations are celebrated for their clarity and faithfulness to the original texts, providing insightful and authoritative resources for both theological study and general education.