A. Heydanus - Tractaet tegen de Gierigheyt. door Ludovicum de Dieu. Hier is by-gevoegt de predicatie, gedaen over de doodt van Ludovicus de Dieu - Amsterdam, Marcus Willemsz. Doornik, Boeckverkoper in de nieuwe Gast-huis-moolen-steegh / in 't cantoor Inkt-vat, 1660 - 92 p - 13 x 8 cm This rare Dutch work, titled "Tractaet tegen de Gierigheyt" (Treatise Against Greed), was authored by Ludovicus de Dieu, a 17th-century theologian and orientalist born in Vlissingen in 1590 and deceased in Leiden in 1642. The treatise reflects the religious and ethical concerns of the Dutch Reformed tradition, particularly addressing the sin of greed—a theme rooted in biblical teachings such as 1 Timothy 6:10: “For the love of money is the root of all evil”. The volume includes a funeral sermon (predicatie) delivered by A. Heydanus, a prominent Dutch preacher and theologian of the same era. This sermon was added to commemorate de Dieu’s death and likely reflects on his life, theological contributions, and moral legacy. The inclusion of such a sermon was a common practice in early modern Dutch religious publishing, serving both as tribute and spiritual exhortation. Unfortunately, the prediction mentioned on the title page is not included. zonder binding, katernen los