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1568 WORKS OF CYPRIAN BISHOP OF CARTHAGE ANTIQUE 16TH CENTURY FOLIO VELLUM BOUND - The works of D. Caecilius Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage. Opera D. Caecilii Cypriani Carthagi-niensis Episcopi, Totius Africae Primatis ac gloriosissimi Martyris, Iam denuo quam accuratissime recognita, collationefacta Editionum Pauli Manutij & Guilielmi Morelij ad exemplaria aliquot manuscripta vetustissima; certoq; ordine, habita temporum ratione, in tres Tomos nunc primum distincta. Adnotationes Iacobi Pamelij S. Th. L. Ecclesia Brugensis Canonici, toti Operi sparsim interie-etae; quibus tum Castigationum ratio & Lectionum varietas obiter indicatur, tum quidquid ad Antiquitatem Ecclesiasticam pertinet, paucis explicatur. Ab eodem recens adiecta D. Cypriani Vita e scriptis ipsius collecta, & Scripturarum citatarum index locupletissimus desideratus hactenus Antverpiae, Apud Viduam & Haeredes Ioannis Stelsij; 1568 Full vellum binding, front hinge broken Marbled endpapers. Spine with raised bands Very good condition, minor toning Folio. Size 8 3/4 by 13 1/2” Text in Latin Cyprian (Thascius Caecilius Cyprianus; ca. 210 to 14 September 258 AD) was a bishop of Carthage and an early Christian writer of Berber descent, many of whose Latin works are extant. He is recognized as a saint in the Western and Eastern churches. He was born around the beginning of the 3rd century in North Africa, perhaps at Carthage, where he received a classical education. Soon after converting to Christianity, he became a bishop in 249. A controversial figure during his lifetime, his strong pastoral skills, firm conduct during the Novatianist heresy and outbreak of the Plague of Cyprian (named after him due to his description of it), and eventual martyrdom at Carthage established his reputation and proved his sanctity in the eyes of the Church. His skillful Latin rhetoric led to his being considered the pre-eminent Latin writer of Western Christianity until Jerome and Augustine. A remarkable collectible, offering historical significance and aesthetic appeal. Ideal for the discerning collector or as a unique display piece. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.