Collection of patristic writings, many of which appear here in print for the first time. The book opens with the spiritual writings of Eucherius (ca. 380-ca. 449 CE), Archbishop of Lyon, including his Intelligentiae spiritalis formulae and two instructional treatises, both of which are printed here for the first time.
At the heart of the volume is Eucherius paraenetic letter to Valerianus, a moral exhortation encouraging the rejection of worldly distractions and the pursuit of true Christian wisdom. Although this letter had been printed previously, it is presented here together with annotations by Erasmus.
Also included is a consolatory letter by Basil the Great, Bishop of Caesarea (330-379 CE), intended to support believers facing the hardships of earthly life. Like the instructional works of Eucherius, this letter also appears here in print for the first time. The final text is a fragment from a letter by Saint Jerome (ca. 342/7-420 CE) to Pammachius (d. 410 CE), defending the doctrine of the resurrection of the flesh and refuting the teachings of John of Jerusalem.
The exact date of publication remains uncertain, but it is unlikely that the book appeared before 1520, the year when Chevallon first began using his "soleil dor" printers device.
The pages show some browning and water staining throughout. Overall in good condition. BM STC French p. 157; Erasmus Online 4203; Vander Haeghen II, 25; Moreau & Renouard III, 498; Renouard, P. Marques 176; USTC 184320; not in Adams; De Reuck; Kossmann; Meyers.