DRUŻBICKI Casparo, Vollkommene / ausführliche Abhandlung Von denen drey Geistlichen Ordens-Gelübden

Vollkommene / ausführliche Abhandlung Von denen drey Geistlichen Ordens-Gelübden

Der Armuth / Keuschheit / und Behorsam / So wohl insgemein / but einem jeden insonderheit, Durch geistreiche / wohl gegründete Lehr erklärt und ausgelegt Von (...). Von einem anderen Priester gemeldet Gesellschafft zu sonderem Nutzen und Gebrauch beyderley Geschlecht Ordens-Personen / Wie auch zu nutzlichem Unterricht deren angehenden, so sich zu solchen Gelübden bereiten, In das Teutsche übersetzt. Mayntz 1739. gedruckt und in Verlag Johann Mayers, Durch Johann Heinrich Häffner. (17.5 x 9.5 cm), f. [7], p. 503, bound in period sk.
(Estr. T. 15, this title not noted). Edges of pages stained, title page in black and red. Abrasions and traces of staining on the op, stamp of now defunct monastery library, 1 card missing (417/8), (error in pagination), otherwise internally good condition. A detailed treatise on the three spiritual vows of monastic life: poverty, chastity and obedience, written by the Author both for those preparing for vows and for others interested.Religious vows (religious profession) - in the Catholic Church - a commitment by a member of a given community to observe the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty and obedience (to religious superiors and the Pope). Kasper Drużbicki SJ (1590 - 1662), Polish Jesuit, preacher, school rector, writer, mystic. Author of ascetical and mystical writings. Versatilely gifted, he had an excellent knowledge of the Bible and spiritual culture, his religiosity had authentic features of Catholic mysticism; considered a saint already in his lifetime, he died in the reputation of sainthood.