Two works by apostate Hebraist Philippe d'Aquin (1578-1650), printed in Paris, 1620:
• Primigeniae voces, seu, Radices breves linguae sanctae [First words and brief roots of the holy tongue]. Paris: Sebastian Cramoisy, 1720. Latin. First edition.
[7], 112 pages. 11.5 cm. Fair-good condition. Stains and wear. Creases and tears. Large open tears to title page, affecting text (reinforced by mounting on paper). Old paper binding, somewhat worn.
• Pirkei Avot / Sententiae et proverbia rabbinorum. Paris: Sebastian Cramoisy, 1620. Latin and Hebrew (on facing pages). First edition.
[2] leaves, 159 pages. Fair-good condition. Stains and inkstains. Creases and wear. Marginal tears and open tears to some leaves, affecting text; paper repairs. Old inscriptions. Old paper wrapper, somewhat worn.
The author,
Philippe d'Aquin, Hebraist and physician of Jewish origin, known for his philological works on Hebrew, Rabbinics and kabbalah. Apostatized to Catholicism and served as Professor of Hebrew in the University of Paris and physician in the court of Louis XIII. Participated in the Paris polyglot (1645) and Hebrew translation of the New Testament.
