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SELDEN, J. De jure et gentium, juxta disciplinam Ebræorum, libri Septem. Straßb., J.A. Endter & Wolfgang, 1665. (42), 892, (27) pp. Ti. printed in red & black, w. engr. front., 4 full-p. & 3 fold. engr. plates depicting sanctuaries & sev. text-illustr. 4°. Cont. cf. w. raised bands, richly dec. gilt back. (Margins front. a bit frayed, browned/foxed).
John Selden (1584-1654), the "most learned person in England" in the 17th century, lawyer, antiquarian, member of Parliament, the greatest expert of his day on British legal matters. Acquired a considerable reputation for his knowledge of rabbinical literature. In this scholarly work he explores concepts of natural law and Ius Gentium as understood in the rabbinic tradition.€ 140
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