The standard of time. Or The measuring-reed : Containing an exact chronological computation of the years of the world, (from the creation thereof, to the time of the destruction of Jerusalem by the Romans.) Relating the various mutations and transactions hapning therein. Together with a catalogue of such kings and princes that then reigned. Wherein also the hidden mysteries of Daniels 70. weeks, and other prophecies, the time of Herods reigne; the birth, baptisme and Passion of our Saviour, are cleared and explained, with variety of other memorable passages which never were extant before in our English tongue. By John Swan. B.D.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Swan, John, -1671.

Series:

Early English books online

Standardized Title:

Calamus mensurans

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible--Chronology--Early works to 1800.

Local Subjects:

Bible--Chronology--Early works to 1800.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (8 unnumbered pages, 255 pages, 1 unnumbered page) : tables

Other Title:

Measuring reed

Standard of time

Place of Publication:

London : printed for Austin Rice, and are to be sold at his shop, at the sign of the Three Hearts in St Pauls Church-yard, near the west end, 1656.

System Details:

text file

Notes:

First published in 1653 as Calamus mensurans.

Reproduction of the original in the Bodleian Library.

Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Mich. : UMI, 1999- (Early English books online) Digital version of: (Early English books, 1641-1700 ; 2065:01) s1999 miun s

Cited in:

Wing (2nd edition) S6240B

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.