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SALVIANUS, Massiliensis, Presbyter (fl. first half of 5th century). De vero iudicio et providentia dei.- MAXIMUS Taurinensis (d. c.403-423). Homiliae. - PACIANUS (d. before 392). De Paenitentia & confessione. - SULPICIUS Severus (c.360-c.420). Sacrae historiae. - DOROTHEUS Tyrius (3rd cnetury). De prophetis & discipulis Domini. - HAYMO, Bishop of Halberstadt. Sacrae historiae epitome. Edited by P. Galesinius. Rome: Paulus Manutius, 1564.
2 (325 x 222mm). Fine ornamental cribl initials, large dolphin and anchor device on title. Roman, Greek and Hebrew types. (Very lightly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) French olive morocco of c. 1587-1601 with the ARMS OF JACQUES-AUGUSTE DE THOU and his first wife Marie de Barbanon de Cany [Olivier 216, fer 5 and 6] in gilt on sides, their monogram in spine compartments, gilt edges (some very light rubbing, lightly faded at spine and edges). Provenance: Jacques-Auguste de Thou (binding); unidentified armorial bookplate.
FIRST EDITION of this collection of works by early Christian writers. Salvian's work concerns the justification of divine providence; Maximus's homilies provide rich evidence for the survival of pagan beliefs in northern Italy; St. Pacian of Barcelona discusses the penitential system in Spain and bears witness to theological doctrine in the church before Ambrose, Jerome and St. Augustine; and Sulpicius's history is valuable for its treatment of Priscillian. Adams S-200; Renouard, Alde 1564, no.5.
2 (325 x 222mm). Fine ornamental cribl initials, large dolphin and anchor device on title. Roman, Greek and Hebrew types. (Very lightly browned, occasional light marginal spotting.) French olive morocco of c. 1587-1601 with the ARMS OF JACQUES-AUGUSTE DE THOU and his first wife Marie de Barbanon de Cany [Olivier 216, fer 5 and 6] in gilt on sides, their monogram in spine compartments, gilt edges (some very light rubbing, lightly faded at spine and edges). Provenance: Jacques-Auguste de Thou (binding); unidentified armorial bookplate.
FIRST EDITION of this collection of works by early Christian writers. Salvian's work concerns the justification of divine providence; Maximus's homilies provide rich evidence for the survival of pagan beliefs in northern Italy; St. Pacian of Barcelona discusses the penitential system in Spain and bears witness to theological doctrine in the church before Ambrose, Jerome and St. Augustine; and Sulpicius's history is valuable for its treatment of Priscillian. Adams S-200; Renouard, Alde 1564, no.5.