Hardcover. Condizione: Fair. First Edition. Rear board is detached, moderate edge wear, light fading of cover, flyleaf is worn and is separated from the binding, dampstain on top of rear endpapers. Written by the eminent German physician, addressing both the anatomical-physiological as well as pathological-therapeutical issues, "knowledge of which is necessary to the priest in the exercise of his pastoral functions". Discusses the Fifth Commandment, the Sixth Commandment, the Commandments of the Church, the Sacraments, death, emergencies, nursing the sick, etc. Book.