1689 - Massive Volume on the Franciscan Order
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226) wasn't your typical saint. Born into wealth, he shocked his family by embracing a life of radical poverty and devotion to God. But it was his profound mystical experiences that truly set him apart. He spent long periods in solitary prayer and meditation, often in the wild beauty of nature, seeking communion with God. He is said to have received the stigmata—the wounds of Christ—on his own body during a vision on Mount La Verna. His famous "Canticle of the Sun" is a beautiful expression of his mystical connection to all of creation. In this connection, he seemed to transcend the earthly realm, entering a state of ecstatic union with the divine. Though deeply devoted to the Church, Francis wasn't afraid to challenge its authority. He directly confronted the Pope, urging a return to the simplicity and poverty of the early Christians. This boldness stemmed from his conviction that his mystical experiences gave him direct access to God's will.
This volume is a history of the Franciscan Order as it developed in the centuries after the death of Francis. The Order expanded rapidly, with friars living as mendicants and serving the poor, while Clare of Assisi founded a parallel order for women. As the Order grew, it faced challenges maintaining its original ideals, leading to the formation of different branches with varying interpretations of the Rule, including the Third Order for lay people. The title "Seraphic" reflects the Order's emphasis on fervent love for God, echoing the burning love of the Seraphim, and highlights the mystical experiences of St. Francis, such as receiving the stigmata.
1689. Der Chronicken Der drey Orden deß Heiligen Francisci Seraphici I. und II. Theil. Welchen verbessert und abermahl zum Druck gebracht. Stadt Prag: Sannig Bernardi. pp. 22nn. 249; 8nn. 188; - 320; 480; 4nn. - (4); 20nn. 360; 275; 12nn. (4). Four volumes bound in one. Full leather binding, cold engraved on wooden boards, frames on plates, brass closures, ribs are missing. Tears, defects and signs of wear. Spine with 6 ribs. Internal pages with significant signs of wear, water stains, darkened pages and some tears.
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226) wasn't your typical saint. Born into wealth, he shocked his family by embracing a life of radical poverty and devotion to God. But it was his profound mystical experiences that truly set him apart. He spent long periods in solitary prayer and meditation, often in the wild beauty of nature, seeking communion with God. He is said to have received the stigmata—the wounds of Christ—on his own body during a vision on Mount La Verna. His famous "Canticle of the Sun" is a beautiful expression of his mystical connection to all of creation. In this connection, he seemed to transcend the earthly realm, entering a state of ecstatic union with the divine. Though deeply devoted to the Church, Francis wasn't afraid to challenge its authority. He directly confronted the Pope, urging a return to the simplicity and poverty of the early Christians. This boldness stemmed from his conviction that his mystical experiences gave him direct access to God's will.
This volume is a history of the Franciscan Order as it developed in the centuries after the death of Francis. The Order expanded rapidly, with friars living as mendicants and serving the poor, while Clare of Assisi founded a parallel order for women. As the Order grew, it faced challenges maintaining its original ideals, leading to the formation of different branches with varying interpretations of the Rule, including the Third Order for lay people. The title "Seraphic" reflects the Order's emphasis on fervent love for God, echoing the burning love of the Seraphim, and highlights the mystical experiences of St. Francis, such as receiving the stigmata.
1689. Der Chronicken Der drey Orden deß Heiligen Francisci Seraphici I. und II. Theil. Welchen verbessert und abermahl zum Druck gebracht. Stadt Prag: Sannig Bernardi. pp. 22nn. 249; 8nn. 188; - 320; 480; 4nn. - (4); 20nn. 360; 275; 12nn. (4). Four volumes bound in one. Full leather binding, cold engraved on wooden boards, frames on plates, brass closures, ribs are missing. Tears, defects and signs of wear. Spine with 6 ribs. Internal pages with significant signs of wear, water stains, darkened pages and some tears.
Saint Francis of Assisi (1181/2-1226) wasn't your typical saint. Born into wealth, he shocked his family by embracing a life of radical poverty and devotion to God. But it was his profound mystical experiences that truly set him apart. He spent long periods in solitary prayer and meditation, often in the wild beauty of nature, seeking communion with God. He is said to have received the stigmata—the wounds of Christ—on his own body during a vision on Mount La Verna. His famous "Canticle of the Sun" is a beautiful expression of his mystical connection to all of creation. In this connection, he seemed to transcend the earthly realm, entering a state of ecstatic union with the divine. Though deeply devoted to the Church, Francis wasn't afraid to challenge its authority. He directly confronted the Pope, urging a return to the simplicity and poverty of the early Christians. This boldness stemmed from his conviction that his mystical experiences gave him direct access to God's will.
This volume is a history of the Franciscan Order as it developed in the centuries after the death of Francis. The Order expanded rapidly, with friars living as mendicants and serving the poor, while Clare of Assisi founded a parallel order for women. As the Order grew, it faced challenges maintaining its original ideals, leading to the formation of different branches with varying interpretations of the Rule, including the Third Order for lay people. The title "Seraphic" reflects the Order's emphasis on fervent love for God, echoing the burning love of the Seraphim, and highlights the mystical experiences of St. Francis, such as receiving the stigmata.
1689. Der Chronicken Der drey Orden deß Heiligen Francisci Seraphici I. und II. Theil. Welchen verbessert und abermahl zum Druck gebracht. Stadt Prag: Sannig Bernardi. pp. 22nn. 249; 8nn. 188; - 320; 480; 4nn. - (4); 20nn. 360; 275; 12nn. (4). Four volumes bound in one. Full leather binding, cold engraved on wooden boards, frames on plates, brass closures, ribs are missing. Tears, defects and signs of wear. Spine with 6 ribs. Internal pages with significant signs of wear, water stains, darkened pages and some tears.