Johannes Schelling - Christelyke Onderwyzingen en Gebeden - 1785

Christelyke Onderwyzingen en Gebeden is a religious and devotional work published in Utrecht, Netherlands, in the year 1785, by the bookseller Johannes Schelling. It is the thirteenth edition, enlarged and adorned with new copper plates, 12 in total. The work is written in Early Modern Dutch and belongs to Catholic religious literature of the eighteenth century, intended for Christian instruction, prayer, and the spiritual formation of the faithful. The content gathers teachings and prayers based on Sacred Scripture, the Missal, and the writings of the Holy Fathers, with special attention to the principal duties and obligations of believers. In its theme, it constitutes a testimony to Catholic devotional tradition and to the religious publishing output of the Netherlands during the second half of the eighteenth century. From a bibliographic and artistic point of view, the design of its cover stands out, characterized by the hierarchical arrangement of the texts, period typography, and ornamental elements. The reference to the copper plates highlights the interest in graphic resources in the presentation of this edition. The copy presents an old leather binding, with signs of aging and wear compatible with its age. The book is complete and preserves all of its plates. Dimensions: 17 x 11 cm Number of pages: 664

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