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Item #43171 Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam. Hermanni Witsii, Hermann Witsius.
Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam
Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam
Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam
Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam

Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam

Franequerae (Franeker): Johannem Gyselaar, 1689. Second edition. Hardcover. Octavo (8 1/4 x 6 1/2"). [24], 535, [17], 240, [8]pp. Original full vellum with handwritten title to spine. Title page in red and black lettering. Title vignette. Decorative head-, tailpieces and initials.

Originally published in 1681, this work is the second edition of Hermann Witsius' "Exercitationes sacræ in symbolum quod Apostolorum dicitur et in Orationem Dominicam" (Sacred dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed and in the Lord's Prayer).

In "Sacred dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed," Witsius "seeks to expound the truth of Scripture and apply it to life in a way that simultaneously expresses the spirit of Scripture. The work begins with a series of introductory studies which discuss such questions as the title of the Creed (Witsius recognizes that "Apostles" should be taken to refer to the apostolicity of the doctrine, not of the authors), the role of fundamental articles, and the nature of saving faith. Thereafter follows his phrase-by-phrase exposition of the substance of the Creed" (For more information see Sinclair B. Ferguson's Foreword of Hermann Witsius' "Sacred dissertations on the Apostles’ Creed" (2010), by RHB).

In "Sacred dissertations on the Lord's Prayer," Witsius explores the significance and usage of the Lord's Prayer. He examines the definition and history of prayer throughout the Old Testament and then moves on to the practical and spiritual advantages of prayer, as well as motivations and physical aspects of prayer. Witsius finishes this volume with a thorough inspection of each line of the Lord's Prayer, providing a helpful analysis and commentary of this prayer of Christ.

Minor age-toning to binding. Ex-library label on inside of front cover. Previous owner's inscription in ink at upper margin of front free endpaper and title page. Sporadic clear water-staining along edges of pages throughout. Text in Latin with some Hebrew and Greek. Binding in good+, interior in good- to very good condition. g- to vg. Item #43171

About the author: Hermann Witsius (1636-1708) was "Professor of Divinity in the Universities of Franeker, Utrecht, and Leyden. A brilliant and devout student, he was fluent in Latin, Greek, and Hebrew by the age of 15, when he entered the University of Utrecht. He was ordained at 21 and served in several pastorates, filling both the pulpit and the academic chair over the course of his life" (Encyclopedia Britannica).

Price: $450.00

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