Naaman the Syrian his disease and cure discovering lively to the reader the spirituall leprosie of sinne and selfe-love, together with the remedies, viz. selfe-deniall and faith (1642) by Rogers, Daniel - 2010

1642. London, Printed by Th. Harper for Philip Nevil, 1642. Folio (295 x 200). In contemporary full calf with five raised bands. Title in contemporary hand to upper compartment. Small paper label pasted on to upper part of spine indicating the inventory number in an estate library. Light wear to extremities and first leaves with marginal miscolouring, an overall nice copy. (16), 898 pp. + erratta leaf/commentary leaf inserted between p. 12 and 13. Pages 110, 121, 262, 519, 873, 897 incorrectly numbered 111, 221, 260, 59, 874, 896, respectively. No. 76-77 omitted in the paging. Rare first edition of Roger’s exposition of the biblical story of Naaman the Syrian, which is found in the Old Testament, second part of the Book of Kings, fifth chapter. Naaman was a commander of the army of the king of Aram (Syria), and he is notable for being healed of leprosy through the prophet Elisha. According to the biblical narrative, Naaman was highly regarded by the king of Aram because of his military prowess.… Read More