François Babin - Conférences ecclésiastiques du diocèse d'Angers

The Ecclesiastical Conferences of the Diocese of Angers are collections of theological and pastoral works from the eighteenth century, mainly written by François Babin (1651-1734), dean of the Faculty of Theology in Angers, at the request of successive bishops of the diocese (such as Mgr Michel Poncet de La Rivière or Mgr Jean de Vaugirauld). Main themes: These conferences served for the ongoing training of the clergy and addressed various aspects of morality, canon law, and the sacraments: The Sacraments: the sacrament of penance, the Eucharist and the offering of the Mass, marriage (as sacrament and civil contract). Morality and Law: the commandments of God, sins, contracts and restitution, reserved cases, and censures. Ecclesiastical Discipline: benefices matters and simony. In short, the complete and exhaustive manual of ecclesiastical practice in the Ancien Régime, from law to daily pastoral life. On the Sacrament of Ordination: 1709 On the Commandments of God: 1714 & 1715 On the Sacraments in general, on Baptism and Confirmation: 1716 On the Sacrament of the Eucharist, and the Sacrifice of the Mass: 1716 On the Sacrament of Penance, on Indulgences and the Extreme Unction: 1717 On Contracts: 1722 On Marriage, as Sacrament and as Civil Contract: 1724 & 1725 On Contracts & Restitutions: 1728 On Irregularities: no date of session mentioned on the title page On Marriage, as Sacrament and as Civil Contract (Second Volume): 1725 & 1726 On Reserved Cases (Second Volume): 1732 & 1733 On Reserved Cases (Third Part, First Conference): April 1733 On the States: 1734 & 1735 On Grace: 1739 & following On the Laws: 1748 & 1749 Edition and distribution: Published from the early eighteenth century (notably in the 1710s–1740s and reissued later up to the 1770s). They are today found in heritage libraries or on the antique book market. Homogeneous period bindings in full calf, spines with raised bands, heads and corners in sound to very good condition. Each volume is complete. Only one loose flyleaf noted in photos, 3 wormholes on one binding visible, a few foxing spots, pages very sound and fresh. A superb complete set. 15 volumes in 10 bindings. Careful shipping with tracking, happy bidding!

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