Augustini Barbosae, I. U. D. Lusitani, Protonotarii Apostolici, Olim S. Congregationis Indicis Consultoris, et insignis Ecclesiae Vimaranensis Thesaurij maioris, Demum Episcopi Ugentini, Et A Consilis D. Philippin IV. Hispaniarum Regis Catholici: Pastoralis Solicitudinis Sive De Officio, et Potestate Parochi Tripartita Descriptio: Cuius partes singulas earúm que materias, methodo nouǎ, atque expeditâ pertractates, sequens pagina declarabit. Ultima Editio Prioribus Emendatior. Cum Summariis, et Indicibus Iocupletissimis. Lugduni: Sumptibus Philippi Borde et al., 1665, folio.
A Threefold Description of Pastoral Care, or Concerning the Office and Power of the Parish Priest, by Augustinus Barbosa. Lyon: Philippe Borde et al., 1665, folio.
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A substantial and systematic treatise on pastoral theology and canon law by the distinguished Portuguese jurist and bishop Augustinus Barbosa. This is the corrected “ultima editio,” and is a three part exposition of the duties, rights, and authority of the parish priest, encompassing the sacramental, administrative, and moral dimensions of parochial office. This was one of the most complete and serviceable seventeenth century manuals for Catholic parish clergy and surviving copies are notably scarce on the market with most extant copies still residing in ecclesiastical settings. The three parts cover (i) Institution - obligations, (ii) Administration of Sacraments, and (iii) Parish law.
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Provenance:
Formerly of the Bibliothecae Seminarii Diocesani S. Josephi, Loïdis (possibly Lodi, Italy).
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Size: 227 x 351 mm (approx.)
Condition:
[(1), ā4, A-Z6, 2A-2D6, 2E4, (1)].
Contemporary full vellum, discoloured, binding secure with both boards securely attached. Bookplate to front pastedown with a pencil inscription above, presumably a shelf reference. Collates as complete. Heavy foxing throughout the full text block, but with the text legible. Text frequently offset, toned throughout.
