Early Contemporary French Moroccan binding of this 17th Century Spanish ascetical religious work

"Traité de l'Oraison et de la Méditation contenant les considérations que l'on peut faire sur les principaux mystères de notre foi"

-Louis de Grenade (1504-1588)

-1664

-2 (of 2) Volumes in Octavo format. Complete: (10),505,(10) & (4), 597, (17)

-Fine 17th Century Moroccan binding of the period with gold tooling and labels

Louis of Granada was a Dominican Friar and well regarded theologian. He was known for his frugal and ascetic lifestyle which is reflected in his writings. During his lifetime his fame spread and his teachings became popular for those wanting to dedicate their lives to religion. This "Book of Prayer and Meditation" was first written to aid a student in prayer, but became a significant success and he later dedicated his life to writing on spiritual themes. A favourite of Rose and Lima, the book notes the miseries of life and praises sacrificing luxuries for the afterlife ahead.