The Spirit Of St. Francis De Sales by Camus, Jean-Pierre - 1867

The cover of this book has much wear. A binding was added later as well as pads for the corner's of the book. the previous owners names are written on the inside of the front cover and on the top of the third blank page. The pages are yellowing and tanning. The edges of most of the pages are worn. This is a rare book and dates 147 years old.."There are three books which ought to be found in every household - the Bible, an English dictionary, and a Bible dictionary. The necessity of the first two is universally admitted; and a moment's consideration will show the almost equal importance of the third." - Preface to the edition by the publishers

This book is in good condition. The cover has some light wear and the corners are definitely worn. The previous owner's name is written on the inside of the front cover and his seal is affixed to the front cover. The pages are clear of any markings crisp and white. "It is a most invaluable part of the blessed "liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free," that in his worship different forms and usages may without offence be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire; and that in every Church, what cannot be clearly determined to belong to Doctrine must be referred to Discipline; and therefore, by common consent and authority, may be altered, abridged, enlarged, amended, or otherwise disposed of, as may seem most convenient for the edification of the people, "according to the various exigency of times and occasions...."" - Preface from The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David… Read More

LOVANII : SUMPTIBUS SOCIETATIS, 1759. In folio. Dim. 39x25 cm. Pp. XVI+328+630, 2+324+XVI+392, (8)+335+(1)+(12)+303+(1), XVI+XX+620. Peso Kg. 10. Edizione del 1759 di questa celebre opera canonica di Zeger Bernard Van Espen (16461728) giuresconsulto e canonista belga, professore all'Università di Lovanio. Van Espen è considerato il più importante rappresentante del movimento giansenista in tutta Europa. L'opera è composta da sette tomi legati in quattro volumi ed è completa. Frontespizio in rosso e nero. Numerosi gli argomenti trattati: clero, custodi delle parrocchie, Capitolo della Cattedrale, Sede vacante, dignitati, elezione e nomina dei Vescovi, Conferma dei Vescovi, legati e nunzi apostolici, superiori nei monasteri, sacramenti, diritto matrimoniale (seconde nozze, divorzi, impedimenti), benefici, diritto del patronato, pensione degli ecclesiastici, simonia, decime e obbligazioni, sepolture, ospedali, cause ecclesiastiche, delitti, cause cirminali,… Read More

1853 Life of Blessed Virgin Mary Orsini English Catholic Ireland IllustratedA beautiful, rare English edition of Orsini's 'Life of the Blessed Virgin Mary.' This fine work of Catholic literature was translated out of the original French into English and is "a labor of love for a Catholic to celebrate the praises and publish the renown of our most dear Mother." Called a 'Superb Work' by the Lambruschini 'Treatise on the Immaculate Conception', this work was written to honor the Virgin Mary and hold her in the highest regard. Translated by Mrs. J Sadlier, this work "follows the course of the universal devotion wherewith the Church has honored, and does still honor, this Queen of angels and of men. It shows how from age to age that devotion has grown and prospected coequal with Catholicity and records the shrines and churches erected in every land under her invocation. It embodies the Eastern traditions concerning her with the conclusive testimony of the Fathers; the little which is related of her in… Read More

1673 Saint Augustine of Hippo Letters Grace & Free Will Predestination Latin
Augustine of Hippo was a 5th-century early Christian church philosopher and theologian. While most known for his work 'City of God', he also wrote many other treatises on aspects of the Christian faith. His stance on free will vs predestination and fatalism were supported by and still is supported by, the Catholic Church, as his teachings on free will are consistent with modern doctrine.

This 1673 Latin edition was collected and published by Lambert Marchant who included the following works:
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Concilium Arausicanum II
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Saint Prosper's letters to Augustine
o Much of which covers the gothic invasion of Gaul
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On Grace and Free Will
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On Rebuke and Grace
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Gift of Perseverance / Predestination of Saints
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Various letters

Item number: #7870
Price: $499
AUGUSTINE, of Hippo
Sancti Avgvstini episcopi Hipponensis ... Opvscvla qvædam selecta ..

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VENEZIA: CO TIPI DELL'ED. GIUSEPPE ANTONELLI, 1833. In 8. Dim. 23x15,5 cm. Pp. (12)+LII+264, 375, 251, 339, 312, 303, 319, 304, 308, 358, 280, 327, 327, 282, 347, 325+(3), 365+(1). Bella edizione del 1833-36 di questa poderosa opera di religione ad uso dei preti e predicatori scritta dal Padre Hyacinthe de Montargon predicatore del Re di Francia. L'opera è formata da 18 volumi ed è completa sebbene risultino mancanti tutte le incisioni. All'inizio discorso preliminare dell'Abate Guillon, segue dizionario. Tra gli argomenti trattati: amore di Dio, amore del prossimo, beatitudine dei Santi, confessione, educazione dei figli, elemosina, fede, giudizio universale, legge evangelica, morte, opere buone, predestinazione, profanazione delle Chiese, tempo, scandalo, tribolazioni, incarnazione, circoncisione, resurrezione, trinità, Beata Vergine ecc... Bella legatura in mezza pelle coeva con tasselli in pelle al dorso. In discrete condizioni Opera completa di tutte le… Read More

1669 Bible Commentary on Ezra Nehemiah Jesuit Cornelius Lapide Apocrypha FOLIO
Cornelius Cornelii a Lapide was a 16th-century Flemish Jesuit theological writer known for his commentaries on books of Bible. He wrote allegorical and topographical sketches on both Old and New Testament books, commentaries that are highly valued amongst Jesuit circles. His commentaries have been heavily edited and revised throughout the centuries following his death.
This volume is a fine 1669 commentary on the Bible books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther as well as Apocryphal books of Tobit and Maccabees.

Item number: #15277
Price: $599
LAPIDE, Cornelius Cornelii a
Commentarius in Esdram, Nehemiam, Tobiam, Judith, Esther et Machabaeos
Antverpiae : Apud J. Meursium, 1669.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
o [8], 314, [42]
· Language: Latin
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~13.5in X 9.25in (34.5cm x 23.5cm)
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1648 Saxon Hugh Saint Victor Noah's Ark Bible Medieval Mysticism Augustine FOLIO
Hugh of Saint Victor was a 12th-century Saxon mystic theologian known for his contributions to Catholic canon regulars. His works focused primarily on theology, biblical commentaries, philosophy, sermons, and mysticism. Many of Hugh of Saint Victor's works were influenced by Saint Augustine which is reflected in his writings.
This second tome from the 1648 complete works of Hugh of Saint Victor includes some of his best writings including:
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'Catholic Institutions'
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Noah's Ark treatises
o 'De Arca Morali'
o 'Noah's Mystical Arc'
o 'De Vanitate Mundi'
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'Art of Meditation'
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'De Anima'
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'De Nuptiis Spiritualibus' ('Union of the Body and the Spirit')
Item number: #15914
Price: $599
HUGH, of Saint Victor
M. Hugonis de S. Victore, canonici regularis Sancti Victoris Parisiensis, tum pietate, tum doctrina insignis; opera omnia : tribus tomis digesta. Ex manuscriptis eiusdem… Read More

1781 BEAUTIFUL Handwritten Manuscript dedicated to a Mademoiselle Dutellin BIBLE
A fine, 18th-century handwritten manuscript, dedicated to a Mademoiselle Dutellin.
This work is a collection of spiritual instructions, maxims, and moral guidelines written to teach "Madam Dutellin" and assist her spiritual formation. Little else is known about this book and would make a fascinating endeavor for research.
Item number: #14830
Price: $599
ANONYMOUS
Etrenes spirituelles dédiées à Mademoiselle Dutellin par l'amitié
[Handwritten] 1781.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[10], 229, [1]
· Language: French
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
· Size: ~6.25in X 4in (16cm x 10cm)
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1691 1ed Maurice Diocesan Episcopacy Anglican Bishops Great Ejection Act 1662
In late 17th-century England, numerous Protestant and Anglican ministers began publishing books in response to the Great (minister) Ejection Act of 1662. David Clarkson and Welsh minister Henry Maurice were two such names. Maurice's "Defence of Diocesan Episcopacy" was a direct response to Clarkson's "Primitive Episcopacy" both of which argued over which powers and jurisdictions bishops should have.
Item number: #15913
Price: $599
MAURICE, Henry
A defence of diocesan episcopacy : in answer to a book of Mr. David Clarkson, lately published, entituled, Primitive episcopacy
London : Printed by Hannah Clark, for James Adamson, 1691. First edition.

Details:
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Collation: Complete with all pages
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[16], 455, [1]
· References: Wing M 1360
· Provenance: Bookplate – ZION RESEARCH LIBRARY
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight & secure
o
Visible repair at back inner hinge
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