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Rituale Ecclesiae Leodiensis – Liège, 1782 – Catholic Ritual with extensive section on Exorcism, Demons & MaleficiaRituale Ecclesiae Leodiensis, jussu Francisci Caroli, Episcopi, editum. Pars Prima [et Pars Secunda].Liège (Leodii), Ex Officina Typographica Clementis Plomteux, 1782.An attractive and complete 18th-century Catholic ritual of the Diocese of Liège, particularly remarkable for its extensive section devoted to exorcism, demonic possession, maleficia and the discernment of spirits.Printed throughout in black and red, with an engraved title vignette, large decorative Rococo-style headpieces and numerous ornamental initials.The section on ExorcismOf particular historical interest is the extensive chapter “De Exorcismis” in the second part (pp. 47–83).It contains official ecclesiastical instructions and rites concerning exorcism, including:Quid sit Exorcismus – What an exorcism isInstructio ad Exorcistas – Instruction for exorcistsModus discernendi Spiritus an boni, an mali sint – How to discern whether spirits are good or evilOrdo Exorcismorum – The order and formulas of exorcismExorcism of the possessedExorcism concerning animalsContra maleficia lactis, butyri, etc. – Against maleficia affecting milk, butter, etc.Contra tempestatem, fulgura, etc. – Against storms and lightningContra animalia noxia, vermes, mures, etc. – Against harmful animals, worms and miceDomus à daemonio vexatae – Concerning a house afflicted by a demonThis substantial section provides a fascinating insight into the official Catholic treatment of possession, harmful magic, supernatural affliction and exorcism in the late 18th century.Contents and collationComplete in two parts bound together:Pars Prima: 312 pagesPars Secunda: 120 pagesThe pagination corresponds with the bibliographical collation.The work contains the sacraments and rites of the Diocese of Liège, including Baptism, Penance, Eucharist, Matrimony, blessings and other ecclesiastical ceremonies.Printing and bindingA particularly attractive production, with extensive red-and-black typography, decorative initials and large ornamental headpieces.Contemporary/early leather binding with gilt decoration and gilt-lettered spine label: “RITUALE LEODIENSIS.”Marbled endpapers and striking red-coloured page edges.An old bookseller's label of Librairie Spee-Zelis, Rue devant les Carmes, Liège is preserved on the front pastedown, providing an interesting Liège provenance.ConditionInternally a very attractive and well-preserved copy, with clean, crisp printing and strong red typography. Occasional minor spotting and age-related marks.The leather binding shows considerable age and use, with rubbing and surface loss to the boards. The spine and particularly the front joint show wear and splitting and should be handled with care. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.Despite the wear to the binding, the book block and printed interior remain remarkably attractive.A complete and visually appealing 1782 Liège ritual, particularly notable for its substantial 37-page section on exorcism, possession, maleficia, evil spirits and demonically afflicted houses.In total 312 + 120 pp.
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Sinds 26 aug. '26
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