‎RUS, JOHANN REINHARD‎
‎Harmonia Evangelistarum : Ita Adornata Ut Investigata Sedulo Textus Cohaerentia Nullus Versus Sive Traiiciatur... 3 volumes in 6 parts. ‎

‎Jena, Hartung, 1727 - 1730. 8vo. Three volumes in six parts uniformly bound in six nice contemporary full calf bindings with five raised bands and richly gilt spines. Boards with scratches and a bit of loss of leather but otherwise a very nice and clean set. (16), 720 pp. pp. 721-1306, (142) (48), 544 pp. pp. 545-1155, (106) 884 pp. (2), 885-1612, (194) pp.‎

Reference : 61695

‎Rare first edition of Rus’ extensive and most famous work in which he sought to harmonize the narratives of the four Gospels in the New Testament. It represents an effort to analyze and reconcile any apparent discrepancies or differences in the Gospel accounts, presenting them as a unified narrative. Johann Reinhard Rus (1679–1738) was a Protestant theologian known for his scholarship and theological works. Educated in Giessen and Jena, where he eventually became a professor, Rus declined several prestigious offers choosing to remain in Jena until his death.‎