Author: Lipsius, Justus, (1547-1606) Title: Justi Lipsi. De Cruce Libri Tres. Ad Sacram Profamaque Historiam Vtiles. Una Cum Notis. . First Edition
Description: Antwerpiae, Ex Officina Plantiniana, 1593-1594. Small 4to. 17 x 25 cm. [16],120, [8]pp. Contemporary flexible vellum. 22 engravings in the text. OCLC Number / Unique Identifier:78613407 for 1595 edition..Justus Lipsius (1547 – 1606) was a Flemish and Roman Catholic humanist philosopher. He attempted to reconcile stoicism with Christianity.. Lipsius created nomenclature for different types of crosses, many of which are demonstrated in the figures of various crucified victims. Other tortures, including biopredation by carnivores as well as conflagration, are also shown. One victim impaled on a pike. This work is referenced by Augustin Calmet in his famous 18th century dictionary of the Bible. .
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