Hillero, Matthaeo (Hiller

Hiller, Matthaeus - Hierophyticon Sive Commentarius in Loca Scripturae Sacrae Quae Plantarum Faciunt Mentionem.. First Edition. 1725 This fundamental popular learned work on the trees and herbs of the Bible with lexical studies of various Greek, Hebrew, and Syriac words of Matthias Hiller (1646 – 1725). The book is divided into two parts, The work is divided into two parts: the first treats trees (Prior de Arboribus) and the second medicinal herbs and plants (Posterior de Herbis) to which is added a Preface by Salomon Pfister, Professor at Bebenhausen, containing the life, merits, and works. Matthias Hiller was born at Stuttgart in 1646, the son of a Wurttemberg government secretary. He was a German Protestant theologian and Orientalist, became professor of logic and metaphysics at Stuttgart.,In 1716 he exchanged these offices for the priory of Konigsbronn, where he acquired a great reputation by his works on philology and hermeneutics. He died in Konigsbronn on 11 February 1725. This work was his final publication. Full Title: Hierophyticon Sive Commentarius in Loca Scripturae Sacrae Quae Plantarum Faciunt Mentionem; Distinctus in duas Partes, Quarum Prior de Arboribus, Posterior de Herbis dicta complectitur Author: Hillero, Matthaeo First Edition Publisher: Jacobi Broedelet, Trajecti ad Rhenum (Utrecht) in cIɔ Iɔ cc xxv (1725) Original Binding. soft cover. Early rebinding in vellum. The Title of the book is red and black, but the titles of the 2 parts are black. Engraved vignettes preceding first chapter, woodcut head- and tailpieces. The pages of the book are clearly and in good condition. All pages are preserved. The crisp, fresh text. There are 2 parts in one volume. Part 1 - 488 pp Part 2 - 278 followed by 50 pp. of index. Attention to the details photographs. Any defect not mentioned in the description but visible in the photos is considered as described and cannot give rise to any claim. Careful packaging with double protection box including gift wrapping. Tracked Shipping (UPS or DHL) NB. Buyers outside the European Union are responsible for any customs and VAT charges

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