"Of a contemplative life;" instructions for persons desiring to lead a life of contemplation
MS. Rawl. C. 578
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
"Of a contemplative life;" instructions for persons desiring to lead a life of contemplation
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. C. 578
Summary
Written by a Roman Catholic, as appears from a list (at fol. 16) of books recommended for use.
Beg. "It was only infinite goodness that moved God to create man after his own image and similitude."
On a fly-leaf is affixed a book-plate with the following inscription: "Johannes Collet, filius Thomæ Collet, pater Thomæ, Gulielmi & Johannis, omnium superstes, natus quarto Junii, 1633, denasciturus quando Deo visum fuerit, interim hujus proprietarius."
Date
17th century
Language
English
Physical facet
On paper, in quarto
Physical extent
29 Leaves
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Collection contents
Rawlinson C: History, Theology
"Of a contemplative life;" instructions for persons desiring to lead a life of contemplation
