La verité de l'histoire de Judith

Second edition statement. Translation by Bernard de Montfaucon from the Vulgate and Greek text.
Contemporary full burgundy morocco binding. Jansenist spine with raised bands. Gilt title. Gilt roll on edges and turn-ins. Gilt edges. Spine slightly faded. Traces of rubbing. Title page browned. Handsome copy.
The author proves that the story of Judith is authentic and that it is not fiction or a parable as many commentators had declared, notably the Protestants. 3 distinct parts compose the work.