Tommaso Tamburini - R.P. Thomae Tamburini Societate Iesu Siculi Caltanisettensis, in alma universitate nobilis civitatis - 1669

Tommaso Tamburini: R.P. Thomae Tamburini of the Society of Jesus, Sicilian from Caltanissetta, at the noble university of the city of Messina, first professor of theology, 'Explanation of the Decalogue,' divided into two distinct parts: In which almost all cases of conscience related to the Ten Commandments are explained with remarkable brevity, clarity, and, as much as possible, kindness. It contains the first four books on the Decalogue, that is, an introduction and exposition of the Precepts of the First Table. With appropriate indexes. Munich, printed by Lucas Strave, at the expense of Johannes Wagner, citizen and bookseller of Munich. With approbations and special papal privilege. 1659. Two parts in one volume. 4to: (8)528(32), (2)612(42) pages. Original beautiful parchment with overlapping edges. Binding and paper in good condition. A fine book. Rare first edition.

Bibliographic reference: De Backer/ Sommervogel III, p.1045, 1.

Tommaso Tamburini (March 6, 1591 – October 10, 1675) was an Italian Jesuit moral theologian.
Also known as RP Thoma Tamburino.
He was born in Caltanissetta on Sicily and joined the Society of Jesus at the age of fifteen, where he distinguished himself by his talent for teaching. After a successful study, he held the chair of philosophy for four years, dogmatic theology for seven years, moral theology for seventeen years, and served as rector of various colleges for thirteen years. He died in Palermo.