Fra Paolo Sarpio [Paolo Sarpi] — Histoire Du Concile de Trente

Amsterdam, G.P. & J. Blaeu, 1683 . Leather. A scarce late seventeenth century French language translation of Paolo Sarpi's discussion of the role of the Papal Curia. A French translation of this work, which was originally published in Italian in 1619.With the collation [1], *2, *2-5*4, A-5N4, 5O2. Collated, complete.The work of Paolo Sarpi, an Italian patriot, scholar, scientist and church reformer. His most important roles were as a canon lawyer and historian active on behalf of the Venetian Republic.Sarpi's work focusses on the political and diplomatic aspects of the council, as well as its impact on the authority and power of the papacy. The primary purpose of the Council of Trent was to address the theological and disciplinary issues that had arisen within the Catholic Church and to counter the challenges posed by the Protestant Reformation. With the stamp of the Creiff Rectory to the verso of the front free endpaper, and to a rear blank.A scarce French language edition of Sarpi's work. In a full calf binding. Front board detached. Rear board starting, with board holding firm. Losses of leather at back strip head and tail. Library stamp to verso of front free endpaper, and to a rear blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with instances of light spotting and discolouration throughout. Light worming to tail of gathering 3E, not affecting text. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .