Edited Notes Preface Andreas Rivinus (1 results)

A mid seventeenth century Latin theological work presenting the writings associated with the Victorini including early Christian texts in both prose and verse. The volume includes commentary on the Apocalypse of John and additional devotional and doctrinal material attributed to early Christian authors including Victorinus and Marius Victorinus. Edited by Andreas Rivinus a noted scholar associated with German humanist and academic circles this edition reflects the continued scholarly interest in patristic theology during the seventeenth century. Printed in Gotha and distributed in Leipzig the book belongs to the important tradition of German Protestant scholarship engaging with early Christian sources. Binding and Condition; Contemporary full vellum binding Handwritten spine title Structurally sound Vellum worn and soiled with age Spine rubbed with minor wear but holding firm Internally toned with spotting and some staining Occasional marks to margins Complete and legible throughout Provenance; Institutional stamps present Early shelf markings to front Evidence of historical library use Why This Matters; Early printed edition of patristic theological material Strong example of seventeenth century German scholarship Latin text appealing to academic and institutional buyers Original vellum binding increasingly scarce in untouched state Cross collectible in theology early Christianity and classical studies Offered by Atlas Rare Books specialists in rare and antiquarian books.