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Robert Estienne was a prominent 16th-century French lexicographer renowned for his scholarly work. He produced the Thesaurus linguae latinae in 1531, a significant Latin dictionary that established new standards for its time. This resource remains notable as an early example of systematic lexicographical methodology. It proved invaluable to scholars and students studying Latin during the Renaissance and beyond, providing a crucial reference tool for understanding classical language and literature.
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What was Robert Estienne's Thesaurus linguae latinae?
Published in 1531, it was an ambitious Latin dictionary built from close study of classical texts. Estienne's editorial standards made it an important tool for Renaissance humanists and later lexicographers.
Why is Robert Estienne important to Bible publishing?
Estienne printed scholarly editions of the Hebrew Bible, Greek New Testament, and Latin Bible in Paris and Geneva. His 1551 Greek New Testament displayed a verse-numbering system that strongly influenced the numbered verses used in later editions.
Why did Robert Estienne leave Paris for Geneva?
He faced sustained conflict with theologians at the Sorbonne over his biblical scholarship and annotations. Estienne moved to Geneva around 1550 and openly embraced the Reformed faith there.
What does the name Stephanus mean in editions of classical or biblical texts?
Stephanus is the Latin form of the Estienne family name. References to a Stephanus edition usually point to Robert Estienne or another member of his influential family of scholar-printers.
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