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Cornelius Cornelii a Lapide was born in Belgium. He became a priest in 1595 and taught philosophy, and Hebrew, while also preaching and administering the Sacraments. In 1616 he was moved to Rome in the same capacity. Towards the end of his life, he devoted himself exclusively to completing and correcting his commentaries, which covered almost every part of the Bible. The commentaries show a mastery of Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Syriac and Arabic, in addition to a familiarity with the church fathers. His Latin commentaries stretched over 30 volumes and were the standard Catholic texts for ...

Cornelius Cornelii à Lapide, a Belgian priest born in 1567, was a remarkable scholar known for his extensive work in theology and biblical commentary. After becoming a priest in 1595, he dedicated his life to teaching philosophy and Hebrew while preaching and administering the Sacraments. In 1616, he relocated to Rome, where he focused on enhancing his renowned commentaries that span nearly every book of the Bible. His writings, showcasing a profound understanding of Hebrew, Greek, Latin, Syriac, and Arabic, also reflect his deep engagement with the church fathers. Over 30 volumes of his ...