24 - Theology

Theology Dadré, Jean Loci communes similium et dissimilium, collected from all ages, both sacred and profane, ... By Ioannes Dadraeus. With woodcut printer’s mark on the title page. Paris, published by Michael Julian on the hill of Saint Hilarion, (probably 1577 (handwritten date 1588)). 12 nn., 546 leaves. Contemporary paper binding with overhanging edges (somewhat stained and creased, without ribbon markers, spine with a backed-up missing section). Rare first edition with a date on the reverse of the title page and after the preface (handwritten date on the title page erroneously reads 1588). - Not listed in the VD16 or in Adams - An important theological-rhetorical lexicon of the late 16th century. It is a systematic encyclopedia or collection of quotations, organized by thematic keywords (e.g., virtues, vices, core theological concepts). Jean Dadré was a Doctor of Theology at the Sorbonne in Paris and served as a penitential preacher as well as a canon and archdeacon at Rouen Cathedral. - Inner fold is cracked. Theology. - Rare first edition, dated on the verso of the title page and after the preface (the handwritten date “1588” on the title page is erroneous). Not listed in VD16 or Adams. An important theological and rhetorical lexicon of the late 16th century. It is a systematic encyclopedia—or collection of quotations—arranged under thematic headings, such as virtues, vices, and key theological concepts. Jean Dadré was a Doctor of Theology at the Sorbonne in Paris and served as a penitential preacher, canon, and archdeacon at Rouen Cathedral. The inner hinge is starting to come loose.