744 - Baroque

Baroque Peikhart, Franciscus Joannes, or Explanation of the Gospel According to John. Based on the literal and moral interpretation unanimously accepted by both the Greek and Latin Fathers of the Holy Christian Catholic Roman Apostolic Churches, Compiled, and presented in the regular Sunday sermons of the High Cathedral Chapter of the Metropolitan Churches at St. Stephen’s in Vienna. With a woodcut title vignette. Munich and Ingolstadt, Grätz, 1753. Folio. 4 leaves, 728 pp., 10 leaves. Blind-stamped pigskin binding with 2 clasps (somewhat stained and scuffed). A detailed and comprehensive exegesis of the Gospel of John. F. Peikhart was an Austrian Jesuit and preacher who served for many years as a cathedral preacher at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. For Baroque preachers such as Peikhart, the Gospel of John held particular significance. While the first three Gospels (the Synoptic Gospels) tend to describe the deeds of Jesus, the Gospel of John is considered the most theologically profound, emphasizing the divine nature of Jesus—a central theme of Baroque piety. - Partially discolored; name on inside cover. A detailed and thorough exposition of the Gospel readings from St. John. F. Peikhart was an Austrian Jesuit and preacher who served for many years as cathedral preacher at St. Stephen’s Cathedral in Vienna. For Baroque preachers such as Peikhart, the Gospel of John held special importance. The first three Gospels (the Synoptics) mainly describe the deeds of Jesus. The Gospel of John, by contrast, is regarded as the most theologically profound, because it emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus. This divine nature was a central theme of Baroque piety. - Browned in places, name on front endpaper. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union. This work is subject to the standard margin scheme. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints, and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.