The Dialogue On Miracles [ 2 volumes complete ]

Caesarius Of Heisterbach - Scott, H Von E & Bland, C C Swinton [translators]

Published by George Routledge & Sons, 1929

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Cloth, dj, VG/P+. 2 volumes, xx+546pp, [viii]+374pp, b/w frontis to each volume, grand total of 10 b/w plates, index to the whole in volume II, dustjackets very worrn & darkened with several chips & repaired tears, small repaired split to the head of volume I, text unmarked. Ex Libris Lionel Richards with his bookplates. Broadway Medieval Library series. A translation of the 'Dialogus Magnus Visionum Atque Miraculorum, Libri XII' a collection of 746 miracles. 'Caesarius related in all seriousness the most incredible stories of saints and demons, but scrupulously avoids whatever may endanger the principles of true piety and sane morality. His purpose was not to relate facts of history, but to entertain and edify his readers. He accomplished this purpose most successfully' [Catholic Encyc]. Caesarius of Heisterbach [ 1180 - 1240 ] prior of the Cistercian monastery, Heisterbach Abbey. 1575 grams. Seller Inventory # 57100

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Bibliographic Details

Title: The Dialogue On Miracles [ 2 volumes ...
Publisher: George Routledge & Sons
Publication Date: 1929
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
Edition: 1st edition.

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