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Cassianus, Johannes (c. 360-435)
Collationes Patrum
(Conferences of the Desert Fathers)
Lyon: Philip Tinghus, 1574.
Octavo, woodcut printer's device to title,
bound in full 17th century mottled sheepskin,
gilt tooled spine,
inscription of a Dominican order at foot of title in brown ink
Size 6 3/4 x 4 in.
603 pages
Text in Latin
Very good condition, some wear of the calf binding
The Cassianus codified and transmitted the wisdom of the Desert Fathers of Egypt.
The book deals with "the training of the inner man and the perfection of the heart".
Adams C-863.
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John Cassian, also known as John the Ascetic and John Cassian the Roman (Latin: Ioannes Eremita Cassianus, Ioannus Cassianus, or Ioannes Massiliensis; c.?AD 360 – c.?435), was a Christian monk and theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern churches for his mystical writings.
Cassian is noted for his role in bringing the ideas and practices of early Christian monasticism to the medieval West.
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Collationes Patrum
(Conferences of the Desert Fathers)
Lyon: Philip Tinghus, 1574.
Octavo, woodcut printer's device to title,
bound in full 17th century mottled sheepskin,
gilt tooled spine,
inscription of a Dominican order at foot of title in brown ink
Size 6 3/4 x 4 in.
603 pages
Text in Latin
Very good condition, some wear of the calf binding
The Cassianus codified and transmitted the wisdom of the Desert Fathers of Egypt.
The book deals with "the training of the inner man and the perfection of the heart".
Adams C-863.
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John Cassian, also known as John the Ascetic and John Cassian the Roman (Latin: Ioannes Eremita Cassianus, Ioannus Cassianus, or Ioannes Massiliensis; c.?AD 360 – c.?435), was a Christian monk and theologian celebrated in both the Western and Eastern churches for his mystical writings.
Cassian is noted for his role in bringing the ideas and practices of early Christian monasticism to the medieval West.
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Reserve: $371.00
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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1574 Conferences of Desert Fathers by John Cassian antique Collationes Patrum
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