A remarkably well-preserved copy of Father Daniele Concina’s crucial theological treatise on the delay of absolution for habitual sinners. Published during the height of the strict moral rigorism debates of the 18th century, this text specifically targeted the raging controversies within the French Catholic Church.
Because the French Crown heavily censored religious publishing to prevent internal discord, Roman printers like the Barbiellini family published this orthodox Dominican response directly in the French language to bypass local censorship and speak directly to French theologians, clergy, and educated elites.
 
 
 
An elegant, un-restored specimen of 18th-century Roman printing in French, ideal for collectors of antiquarian bindings, Church history, or Jesuit/Dominican theological history.
Original mid-18th-century mottled calf leather with a beautiful natural patina. Marbled pages to front and back first pages. Perfect for a collector, or to use and enjoy.
Condition
Bumped corners and spine. Foxing to some pages. Damage to one corner. Shows signs of wear and tear as it is old and has been used, but only adds to its character. Great decorative item which would look fantastic in any home or business interior.
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Dimensions
11.5 cm width, 2 cm depth, 17 cm height
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