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1584 COMPENDIUM THEOLOGICAE VERITATIS BY ALBERTI MAGNI ANTIQUE VELLUM 16TH CENT. - COMPENDIUM THEOLOGICAE VERITATIS beati ALBERTI MAGNI Venice; 1584 Size 4 1/4 by 6” Full vellum binding 547 pages plus extensive index Very good condition Text in Latin Albertus Magnus[a] OP (c.?1200 – 15 November 1280), also known as Saint Albert the Great, Albert of Swabia or Albert of Cologne, was a German Dominican friar, philosopher, scientist, and bishop, considered one of the greatest medieval philosophers and thinkers. Canonized in 1931, he was known during his lifetime as Doctor universalis and Doctor expertus; late in his life the sobriquet Magnus was appended to his name. Scholars such as James A. Weisheipl and Joachim R. Soder have referred to him as the greatest German philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages. The Catholic Church distinguishes him as one of the Doctors of the Church. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All lots are sold ”as-is”, refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions will ship all lots domestically for $25.00 per lot. Combined and international shipping are available. The rates will be provided upon request.