1687 – Pope Leo I the Great – Maimbourg | History of Catholic Church Pelagians

An important biographical history of Pope Leo I the Great by Louis Maimbourg. Few 17th-century compilations on early popes exist, and, unfortunately, this account on early Catholicism is known to be untrustworthy. Maimbourg was a Jesuit historian whose main works were on iconoclastic controversies and Arianism. Pope Leo I was called the most important people in the church’s history by Benedict XVI, mostly due to his issuing the Tome of Leo, a writing that would become the foundation for various ecumenical councils. Important contents include Leo’s defense of Calvinistic theologies, Leo’s correspondence with Venice and Naples, communion with Pelagians, his attitude against the Priscillianists, and much more!

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Histoire du pontificat de Saint Leon le Grand
• Author(s): Louis Maimbourg
• Publisher: A Paris: Claude Barbin
• Edition: First edition, 1687
• Binding: Full leather
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Size:  10.5 in x 7.75 in (26.5 cm x 19.5 cm)
• Collation: [16], 452, [20]
• Illustrations: Engraved title page and printed title page
• Contents Include:
  • Leo’s defense of early Christian theologies
  • Correspondence with Venice and Naples
  • Communion with Pelagians
  • Opposition to Priscillianism

Condition:

Full contemporary leather binding in very good condition, with tight and secure hinges and light wear along the edges. The title page and engraved title page are both in clean, crisp state. Minimal rubbing to boards and mild aging consistent with period volumes. Overall graded Very Good.

Why Collect This?

• Early Jesuit historical account of a major Church Father
• Appealing to collectors of early Catholic or papal studies

Item Number: # 29715