Two editions of the important book composed by the Hebraist and scholar Johann Buxtorf (1564–1629). Buxtorf accurately recorded the customs, prayers and lives of Ashkenazi Jews. Although the tone of the book is explicitly anti–Semitic, it is considered a milestone in the study of Jews and Judaism, and was even used by Jews at the time.
The present editions are accompanied by in–text engravings, depicting various customs of German Jewry. Illustration of synagogue interior (double–spread engraving) at the beginning of the books. Fine double–spread title pages, printed in red and black:

1. Synagoga Judaica Noviter Restaurata, das ist, Erneuerte Judische Synagog, oder Juden–schul, by Joannis Buxtorfi (Johannes Buxtorf). Frankfurt and Leipzig: Johann Paul Kraussen, 1729. German.
[10] leaves, 752 pages, [4] leaves + [1] engraved plate. 16 cm. Good condition. Minor stains. Parchment binding. Minor wear and stains to binding. Minor worming to binding.

2. Synagoga Judaica Noviter Restaurata, das ist, Erneuerte Judische Synagog, oder Juden– schul, by Joannis Buxtorfi (Johannes Buxtorf). Frankfurt and Leipzig: Johann Paul Kraussen, 1738. German.
[10] leaves, 608 pages, [20] leaves + [1] engraved plate. Approx. 18.5 cm. Good condition. Stains. Minor tears, including a few open tears, affecting text (open tears to pp. 93–94 and 233–234, affecting text and illustrations). Worming. Old leather binding, worn and damaged. New spine.

Provenance: The Gross Family Collection, Tel Aviv, NHB.343, NHB. 344.