The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and Holy Dying

Jeremy Taylor

Published by J. Heptinstall for John Meredith; Elizabeth Meredith; S. and J. Sprint; et al, London, 1703

Jeremy Taylor's important Christian work on leading a holy life, a popular treatise first published in the seventeenth century. The nineteenth edition.ESTC citation number T84287 and T84274.Complete in two volumes bound in one, advising the reader on Holy Living and Holy Dying.Illustrated with an engraved title page to each volume, and one folding plate.One leaf of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete.An important manual of Christian practice, dealing with the means and instruments of obtaining every virtue, and how to remedy vices. The work also advises on how to resist temptations, and gives prayers containing the duty of Christian.When first published, 'Holy Dying' was even more popular than 'Holy Living'. The work was originally published under the rule of Cromwell, it becoming influential under his religious rule.By Jeremy Taylor, a cleric of the Church of England who became a prominent figure during the Protectorate of Oliver Cromwell. In a rebacked calf binding, with new endpapers. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the extremities. Minor rubbing and discolouration to the boards, with only a few light marks, including a few small marks to the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the occasional spot. Aged tape repair to the gutter of the frontispiece and title page of 'Living'. Ink inscription to the tail of the title of 'Living'. Closed tear to the folding plate. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 855P16

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Rule and Exercises of Holy Living and ...
Publisher: J. Heptinstall for John Meredith; Elizabeth Meredith; S. and J. Sprint; et al, London
Publication Date: 1703
Binding: Leather
Illustrator: Not Stated
Condition: Very Good
Book Type: book