Commentarii Historico Dogmatici In Librum St. Augustini de Haeresibus

Lorenzo Cozza

Editore: Plachi, Rome, 1717

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An extremely scarce copy presumed first edition of Cozza's dogmatic histories on the heresies of St. Augustine. Lorenzo Cozza (1654 1729) was an Italian friar Minor Observantist, Roman Catholic Cardinal and theologian. In his order, he filled the positions of lector of theology in the convent of Santa Maria in Aracoeli, lector of philosophy in the convent of Saint Diego (Naples, 1676), and lector of theology in the convent of Viterbo, where he also became guardian. He then returned to the convent of Aracoeli as lector of theology and, later, in 1696, guardian. For five years, Cozza was master of Francesco Antonio Placidi, friar Minor and future Saint Thomas of Cori. Cardinal Giulio Cesare Sacchetti chose Cozza as his confessor and theological adviser, thus giving rise to a friendship that lasted through life. St Augustine was one of the most prolific Latin authors in terms of surviving works, and the list of his works consists of more than one hundred separate titles. They include apologetic works against the heresies of the Arians, Donatists, Manichaeans and Pelagians, texts on Christian doctrine, notably De Doctrina Christiana (On Christian Doctrine), exegetical works such as commentaries on Book of Genesis, the Psalms and Paul's Letter to the Romans, many sermons and letters, and the Retractationes, a review of his earlier works which he wrote near the end of his life. In vellum bindings. Externally sound. Some marks to the boards. Front hinge of Volume II starting. Bookplate and library label to front pastedowns of each volume. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Copperplate ink inscriptions to title pages. Very Good.

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• Titolo: Commentarii Historico Dogmatici In Librum St. Augustini de Haeresibus
• Editore: Plachi, Rome
• Data di pubblicazione: 1717
• Rilegatura: Vellum
• Disegnatore: None
• Condizione: Very Good
• Tipo di libro: book
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  • European History