Bibliothèque ancienne et moderne
encyclopaedia edited by Leclerc
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The Bibliothèque ancienne et moderne was an encyclopaedia edited by Jean Leclerc, a biblical scholar and encyclopaedist. Published in 29 volumes between 1714 and 1730, it was one of three encyclopaedias Leclerc edited during his career. Leclerc was known for his advanced principles of exegesis and theological method, and he broke with scholastic Calvinism. His scholarly work included commentaries on the Pentateuch and other Old Testament books, as well as a translation of the New Testament.1
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