RARE comprehensive introduction in four parts to the literature of the Old Testament by Alberto Revel (Daniel Pierre Barthélemy Albert) (1837-1888), an eminent Waldensian pastor and activist, theology professor at the Waldensian College (Collegio valdese di Torre Pellice) and Facoltà Valdese di Teologia in Rome, prolific writer on theological issues and translator of New Testament and the Book of Psalms. 225x155mm. VIII+621 pages. Quarter-leather Hardcover with gilt spine. Cover rubbed and slightly stained. Cover corners and edges bumped and worn. Cover bottom corners peeling. Spine worn, stained and partly peeling. Spine gilt label partly missing. Text block edges and inner cover age-stained/yellowing. Sticker on front endpaper. Ex-library copy with stamps. Pen inscription and two stamps on title page. Title page and some pages age-stained. Pages yellowing. [SUMMARY]: This exemplary theological introduction to the Old Testament, written by an influential Italian Protestant biblical scholar, is in good condition.