BAXTER, RICHARD.

De eerste lesse van de opperste wysheyt, ofte een verhandelingh van de self-verloochening.

Utrecht, Willem Clerck, 1679.

8vo. In contempoarary full vellum with yapp edges and title in contemporary hand to spine. Light wear to extremities, internally nice and clean. (48), 539, (13) pp.

Rare first Dutch translation of Baxton's "A treatise of self-denial" originally published in English in 1675.
Richard Baxter (1615–1691) was an influential English Puritan church leader and theologian. Known for his moderate views, he played a significant role in the religious and political turmoil of 17th-century England. He has been described as "the chief of English Protestant Schoolmen".

Order-nr.: 61553