"Das Große Leben Christi" by Martin von Cochem, 1702 edition. Leather binding with original metal clasps.

For sale a rare 1702 edition of the famous religious text Das Große Leben Christi, written by the Capuchin friar Martin von Cochem (1634-1712). It is one of the most significant devotional works of the 17th century, designed to instruct and inspire the faithful with a detailed account of the life, suffering and passion of Jesus Christ, with particular emphasis on the role of the Virgin Mary.

This work is distinguished by its narrative structure that guides the reader through a path of meditation on the life of Christ, from the Nativity to the Resurrection. It contains:

1. Detailed descriptions of the Passion of Christ, with references to Capuchin theology and popular piety;
2. Insights into Mariology, with an analysis of the figure of Mary and her role in the redemption;
3. Ecclesiastical approvals and printing privileges, including the 1682 authorization signed by the Capuchin provincial F.P. Salentinus Cellensis and other theological authorizations, a sign of the doctrinal importance of the book;
4. Prefaces and approvals of various religious orders, which attest to the diffusion and prestige of the work.

This edition represents an authentic piece of the history of German religious literature and is an object of great interest for: collectors of old books, scholars of theology and church history, and enthusiasts of rare editions of the 17th and 18th centuries.

Technical specifications:

• Full title: Das Große Leben Christi, oder andächtige Beschreibung deß Lebens und Leydens Jesu und Mariae;
• Author: Martin von Cochem, of the Capuchin Order;
• Place of publication: Munich;
• Printer: Johann Jäcklin;
• Year of publication: 1702;
• Language: German (Gothic Fraktur);
• Format: In-4° (quarto);
• Number of pages: Approximately 800.