These two volumes comprising 1526 pages contain a reproduction of the original text of Schottelius' most important work, a 'Baroque summa philologica' of the German language. It is supplemented by a commentary by the editor, which describes the "Detailed Account ...", outlines the history of its reception and influence, provides a brief biography of its author, a bibliography of his writings in the field of language theory, and a general bibliography of relevant literature.