David - Les Pseaumes de David - 1690

Rarest edition of this translation and formatting of the biblical Psalms attributed to King David, enshrining the Christian religious and liturgical tradition of the 17th century -

It brings together a series of poetic and spiritual chants expressing the different dimensions of the relationship between man and God, ranging from praise and adoration to supplication, repentance and hope -

The psalms address universal themes such as faith, divine justice, suffering, trust in God, and human fragility in the face of trials. The work stands out for the richness of its poetic language, often imbued with symbolism and metaphors, aiming to elevate the reader's soul and nourish his spiritual meditation -

Volume II continues this exploration by offering continuity in expressions of piety and religious reflection. Guillaume Desprez's edition bears witness to the care taken in the dissemination of sacred texts, both in their presentation and in their accessibility to the learned public -

David - The Psalms of David - 1690 - Volume II - Guillaume Desprez -
614 Pages.

Good condition of the binding, work in its full brown calf leather of the period, signs of wear, gilt edges, back with raised bands, gilt titling on a maroquin piece, gilt pagination, gilt fillets in the framed covers with gilt lozenges at the ends -

Good interior condition, small stains or browning, nice headings, superb vignette on title page, texts in two columns, work enriched with a beautiful black engraving on the frontispiece, marbled endpapers in fair condition -

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