SECKENDORFF, Veit Ludwig von. [Johann Artopoeus; Johann Heinrich Boeckler].
Compendium Historiae Ecclesiasticae, decreto Serenissimi Principis Ernesti Saxon. Jul. Cliviae et Mont. Ducis, &c. In Usum Gymnasii Gothani. Ex sacris literis & optimis, qui extant, autoribus, Libris duobus compositum &ab Orbe condito ad nostra usque tempora deductum.
Gothae: Sumtu Joan, Andr. Reyheri , 1723.
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"a key Lutheran text in the study of church history": Rare 18th century printing of von Seckendorff's Compendium Historiae Ecclesiasticae
18th century German printing of 17th-century German historian Veit Ludwig von Seckendorff's significant historical work tracing the development of the Christian church, first published in 1666 and here expanded with additions by Artopoeus and Boeckler. Octavo, three parts bound in one volume in contemporary half vellum over marbled boards, gilt titles and tooling to the spine, double page engraved frontispiece, title page printed in red and black (14), 430, (2), 913, (10), 311, (11) pages. In very good condition. Ownership name to the pastedown, annotations to the title page.
The Compendium Historiae Ecclesiasticae, first published by Veit Ludwig von Seckendorff in 1666, became a foundational text in Lutheran historiography, offering a comprehensive account of church history from a distinctly Protestant perspective. During the 18th century, the work gained renewed scholarly attention as figures such as Johann Artopoeus and Johann Heinrich Boeckler contributed additions and editorial commentary, expanding its scope and adapting it to the intellectual climate of their time. These enhanced versions served not only to preserve Seckendorff’s original arguments but also to engage with contemporary theological debates and historical methodologies. Widely used in Protestant academic institutions, the Compendium functioned both as a historical reference and as a pedagogical tool in the training of clergy and scholars. Its continued use and augmentation underscore its lasting influence on the study of ecclesiastical history within the Lutheran tradition.
Compendium Historiae Ecclesiasticae, decreto Serenissimi Principis Ernesti Saxon. Jul. Cliviae et Mont. Ducis, &c. In Usum Gymnasii Gothani. Ex sacris literis & optimis, qui extant, autoribus, Libris duobus compositum &ab Orbe condito ad nostra usque tempora deductum.
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