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1648 Thomas Fuller Holy vs Profane State Joan of Arc Witch Endor Paracelsus The Holy State and the Profane State is a 17th-century book by English historian Thomas Fuller. Through maxims and short commentary, Fuller describes the roles and life of every member of the holy state and the profane state (i.e., good people vs. bad people) instruction on how to live a good life for wives, husbands, and children, physicians, merchants, notes on how to travel, service roles for bishops, and others. Fuller balances the roles of good living with those who live the profane life hypocrites, liars, atheists, tyrants, witches (including the Witch of Endor), and even comments on Joan of Arc as a villain! Item number: #25006 Price: $1250 FULLER, Thomas The holy state… The profane state… Cambridge : printed by R[oger]. D[aniel]. for John Williams, and are to be sold at the signe of the Crown in St. Pauls Churchyard, 1648. Details: Collation: complete with all pages o [8], 510 (i.e., 468) Pagination errors expected Last page present but damaged o 20 portrait engravings o Includes both title pages! References: Lowndes 847 Provenance: Handwritten Abram Slater, 1704, Sudbury Mill Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~10.75in X 7.5in (27cm x 18.5cm) Rare and desirable Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 25006 Photos available upon request. Seller Inventory # 25006
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