Origines Sacrae: Or A Rational Account of the Grounds of Natural and Reveal'd Religion

Edward Stillingfleet

Published by Henry Mortlock, Cambridge, 1702

About this Item

A handsome example of the seventh edition of Anglican theologian and scholar Edward Stillingfleet's argument for the evidential basis of the Christian faith. The seventh edition of this work, which was first published in 1662. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece. A work of Christian apologetics defending the truth and authority of revealed religion through historical, philosophical, and theological argument. Discussing scriptural revelation, pagan religion, idolatry, prophecy, miracles, and the transmission of religious knowledge, with the aim of demonstrating the evidential basis of Christianity. ESTC T155134 With two divisional title pages alongside the general title page, as called for. With a final advertisement leaf, and retaining a terminal blank. [1], a4, b2, a3-4, c4, A-3F4, a2, A-Q4 [1]. Collated, complete. Rebound in quarter calf, retaining the contemporary calf front board, and with endpapers renewed. The work of English Christian theologian and scholar Edward Stillingfleet, known for his writings defending Anglicanism, and for his good looks. He was known as 'the beauty of holiness'. Rebound in quarter calf, retaining the contemporary calf front board, and with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Bookseller's label to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Frontispiece and title page significantly age toned, with handling marks, and minor tide marks to perimeters. Pages otherwise generally bright, with light spotting throughout. Minor tide marks to fore edge of final twenty leaves. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 1011F27

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Origines Sacrae: Or A Rational Account of the Grounds of Natural and Reveal'd Religion
• Publisher: Henry Mortlock, Cambridge
• Publication Date: 1702
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book