Anton Günther : Eine Biographie : [2 volumes] In zwei Bänden

Knoodt, Franz Peter

Published by Wilhelm Braumüller, Wien, 1881

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Library stamps/marks/labels/pocket/slip, Volume 2 spine covering detached, Volume 1 spine covering cracked at front edge, otherwise light wear. Still solid hardcovers. ; German language. Two of two volumes, complete set. Biography of heretical Catholic theologian Anton Günther, by his student and follower Peter Knoodt. "Knoodt was an ardent follower of the philosophical teachings of Anton Günther, and several years after Günther's death, he published the biographical Anton Günther. Eine Biographie (1881, 2 volumes). This work has been praised as an important source of Catholic church history." - Wikipedia. Gunther "began to publish a series of eight works seeking to demonstrate the truth of positive Christianity in the light of reason alone, confuting pantheism but also rejecting scholasticism. They were widely hailed and condemned, had great influence on the Old Catholic group, and in 1857 were placed on the Index. He submitted to the decree, published nothing more, and died in Vienna on February 24 [1863]" - John J Delaney and James Edward Tobin; Dictionary of Catholic Biography; page 522. Uncommon.; Ex-Library; xxii, 414; xv, 566 in 2v pages. Seller Inventory # 14199

Bibliographic Details

Title: Anton Günther : Eine Biographie : [2 volumes...

Publisher: Wilhelm Braumüller, Wien

Publication Date: 1881

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Fair

Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket