Tertullianus; R.P. Michaele Vivien (editor) - Tertullianus Praedicans - 1681

Rare 17th-century theological sermon collection attributed to Tertullian, edited and arranged for preaching by Fr. Michael Vivien OFM (Recollect Franciscan).

This volume is Tomus Primus (Volume I of two) of Tertullianus Praedicans, printed in Cologne (Coloniae Agrippinae) in 1681 by Ioannes Wilhelmus Friesen. The work was conceived as a practical sermonarium for use by clergy and monastic preachers.

The volume contains structured sermons on major theological themes including Advent, repentance (poenitentia), the Incarnation, and the love of God for mankind, with marginal references to Scripture and the Church Fathers.
Publication details
• Author / Attributed to: Tertullian
• Editor: Michael Vivien OFM
• Title: Tertullianus Praedicans
• Volume: Tomus Primus (of two)
• Place: Cologne (Coloniae Agrippinae)
• Printer: Ioannes Wilhelmus Friesen
• Year: 1681

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Binding

Contemporary limp vellum binding, likely monastic, with original hand-sewn endbands.
Untrimmed edges. No later rebinding.

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Condition

Very good condition for a work of this age.
Complete text block.
Some expected age-related wear to the vellum and spine, including minor splitting at the upper endband; internally clean with strong paper and no loose gatherings.

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Notes
• Volume I only, as issued.
• Volume II exists but is often encountered separately.
• Fully suitable for collectors of early theology, patristics, or monastic bookbinding.

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Tertullian – Patristics – Sermons – Theology – Franciscan – Cologne imprint – Limp vellum – 17th century – Religious books