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1243 - An Examination of the Authority and Jurisdiction of the Bish…
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Estimate €100 - €500
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An Examination of the Authority and Jurisdiction of the Bishops. Spanish School. 17th century Dimensions: 30 x 21 x 7 cm. Book printed in 1693 on paper, bound in parchment. This treatise provides an in-depth analysis of the authority and legal jurisdiction of bishops—both secular and regular—as well as titular bishops. It explores the ecclesiastical structure and the limits of episcopal power within the 17th-century Hispanic canonical framework. The work includes relevant legal consultations and rulings, offering insight into the tensions between civil and ecclesiastical jurisdiction during the period. The volume retains its original period binding with handwritten parchment covers. This work is a valuable doctrinal source for the study of canon law and the Church-State relationship in the Spanish Baroque era.
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About the sale GRAND SUMMER AUCTION OF HAUTE ÉPOQUE AND PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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Auction time 06/29/2026 at 4:00 AM
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