Summary:
OLYMPIA
This book, entitled "OLYMPIA," describes the Olympic Games of the ancient Greeks, as imitated by the Romans. The information is compiled from ancient Greek and Roman sources.
Authors and publishers:
Theodorus Antonides: Pastor in Westerwijtwerd and Menkeweer, the original author of the book.
Meinardus Antonides: Pastor in Onderwierum and Westerdijkshorn, son of Theodorus and publisher of the book after his father's death.
Albertus Voget: Doctor and professor of Sacred Theology wrote the preface.
Widowe J. Cost: Bookseller at the Market in Groningen, published in 1732.
Warnerus Febens: Bookseller next to the Town Hall, in Agricola, published in 1733.
Contents:
In addition to the description of the Olympic Games, the book also contains:
Brief notes.
An overview of the chapters. Extensive indexes (compiled by a former fellow student of Theodorus).
A foreword by Albertus Voget on the meaning of the Olympic Games in light of the Holy Word.