Benefit of Christ's Death, trans. E. Courtenay, Earl of Devon, 1548
Scope and Contents
'A treatice most proffitable of the benefitt that true Chistianes receyue by the dethe of Jesus Christe'. The title page, initial-letters, etc. are variously ornamented with gold and colours. The work is a translation of the 'Trattato utilissimo del heneficio di Giesu Christo crocifisso verso i Christiani.' which has been ascribed by many to Aonio Paleario. Prefixed to the treatise is a dedication to 'Anne, Duches of Somerset,' by the translator 'Edwarde Courtney,' Earl of Devon, then a 'sorowfull captiue' in the Tower. King Edward VI. has in two places (at the beginning and end) written his autograph.
Dates
- Creation: 1548
Creator
- Paleario, Aonio, 1503-1570 (humanist) (Person)
- Courtenay, Edward, 1526-1556 (1st Earl of Devon) (Translator, Person)
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Extent
1 volume(s) (92 leaves)
Language of Materials
English
Custodial History
Presented to the Library about 1840 by the Rev. R. W. Johnson of Packwood, Henley in Arden, Warwickshire.
Physical Description
Vellum
Repository Details
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