Bidspirit auction | Mystica Ciudad

Mystica Ciudad - MARÍA DE JESÚS DE ÁGREDA (Sor) Mystica Ciudad de Dios, milagro de su omnipotencia, y abismo de la gracia, historia divina, y vida de la Virgen Madre de Dios [...] . En Amberes: por Cornelio y la Viuda de Henrico Verdussen, 1722. 3 v.: portada, [24], ccxl, 236, 104 pp., retrato, 8 gravs.; portada, [8], 552, 40 pp., 67 gravs.; [6], 288, 24, [84] pp., 13 gravs.: il.; 330 mm. A rare and impressive edition of ”Mystical City of God” , the masterpiece of Sor María de Jesús de Ágreda (1602-1665) , published in Antwerp in 1722. ”Mystical City of God” is one of the most extensive and influential mystical works in Spanish literature, a vast treatise on the life of the Virgin Mary, narrated through visions and revelations allegedly received by the nun herself. The work is divided into several parts, covering the life of the Virgin from her Immaculate Conception, her birth, her presentation in the Temple, the Annunciation, her life with Jesus, and her Assumption. In addition to the devotional biography, ”Mystical City of God” delves into complex theological, dogmatic, and philosophical questions, presenting a detailed overview of Marian theology and the history of salvation from a mystical perspective. Profusely illustrated separately, with full-page engravings depicting the life of the Virgin Mary, as well as a portrait of the author. Very rare. ! Please note that this translated text was generated by Google. !