De universitate lib. duo:
in quibus astronomiae, doctrinaeve coelestis compendium.
by Postel, G.
Leiden, Maire ; 1635.
Title, 261 pp
Bound with:
DE REPUBLICA seu MAGISTRATIBUS ATHENIENSIUM
by Postel, G.
Leiden, Maire ; 1635.
232 pp plus Index
Size 2.5 by 4.5"
Cardboard covers, vellum spine with manuscript title
Very good condition, minor wear, spine rubbed
Text in Latin
Ex-library

Guillaume Postel (1510 - 1581) the astronomer, linguist, and scholar published quite a number of books in his lifetime, though he is said to have lived much longer than the dates shown here, reaching the grand old age of 85.
He is also remembered for believing that Christ had made his second coming, or at least returned to earth, in the body of a Venetian woman.
He learned languages easily, mastering Latin, Hebrew, and Arabic in short order.
He is especially known for his attempts to unify all religions, though his efforts were not successful, to say the least.
He was examined by the Inquisition, who judged him mad and confined him to a monastery.



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