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"The Epistles of Saint Paul, The CanonicalEpistles, The Apocalypse (Book of Revelation)"

This volume is an early modern Catholic biblical andexegetical work presenting the complete corpus of the New Testament epistlesattributed to Saint Paul, together with the Catholic Epistles and the Book ofRevelation. Printed in the late 17th century in Mons, it combines scripturaltext with extensive commentary and doctrinal explanation grounded in patristictheology, especially the thought of Saint Augustine. The work is arrangedsystematically, offering introductions, chronological notes, and interpretiveguidance intended for clerical study, preaching, and learned devotionalreading. Its typography, layout, and scholarly apparatus reflectCounter-Reformation priorities: textual clarity, doctrinal orthodoxy, andpedagogical usefulness.

Table of Contents:

General introduction on the life, mission, and authority ofSaint Paul

Explanation of the order, chronology, and purpose of thePauline Epistles

Epistles of Saint Paul

Epistle to the Romans

First Epistle to the Corinthians

Second Epistle to the Corinthians

Epistle to the Galatians

Epistle to the Ephesians

Epistle to the Philippians

Epistle to the Colossians

First Epistle to the Thessalonians

Second Epistle to the Thessalonians

First Epistle to Timothy

Second Epistle to Timothy

Epistle to Titus

Epistle to Philemon

Canonical Epistles

Epistle of Saint James

First Epistle of Saint Peter

Second Epistle of Saint Peter

First Epistle of Saint John

Second Epistle of Saint John

Third Epistle of Saint John

Epistle of Saint Jude

Apocalypse

The Book of Revelation, with doctrinal and moral commentary

Additional elements:

Explanatory notes on linguistic, historical, and theologicaldifficulties

Cross-references to Church Fathers, especially SaintAugustine

Moral and pastoral applications for Christian life

Summary:

The work aims to present the New Testament epistles as acoherent doctrinal and spiritual system. Saint Paul is portrayed as the primaryinterpreter of Christian faith after Christ, whose letters illuminate grace,justification, charity, obedience, and the structure of the Church. Thecanonical epistles complement Pauline teaching by emphasizing perseverance,moral conduct, and communal responsibility. The Apocalypse concludes the volumeby directing the reader toward eschatological hope, divine judgment, and theultimate triumph of God. Throughout, the commentary seeks to harmonizeScripture with Catholic tradition, reinforcing ecclesiastical authority,sacramental theology, and disciplined Christian living in accordance withpost-Tridentine orthodoxy.

Pages: 420

Size: 7.3" x 5" x 1.4"

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