Hebrew Bible 1720

5B,  1720 Hebrew Bible (Biblia Hebraica)

Description

The Hebrew Bible of 1720 refers to editions of the Jewish Scriptures published during the early 18th century, a time marked by increased scholarly interest and printing activity across Europe. These editions were often printed in cities with significant Jewish populations, such as Amsterdam or Venice, and reflected a growing effort to preserve and standardize the biblical text. The 1720 Hebrew Bible typically followed the Masoretic Text tradition, complete with vowel markings (nikkud) and cantillation notes (te'amim), and was used both for religious study and synagogue reading. These printings played a vital role in disseminating Jewish learning and maintaining textual consistency across communities.

Notes

Light brown German pigskin binding, lavishly decorated in blind, some leaves browned but overall very fine copy.  Michaelis's work of staggering scholorship was reissued throughout the 18th century.