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Thomas [Thomam, sic] du Jardin, O.P.
De officio sacerdotis, qua judicis et medici in sacramento poenitentiae instructio brevis, in gratiam et commodum Tyronis theologi.
Mechliniae (Mechelen), P-J Hanicq, 1825. Editio nova a multis mendis expurgata.
€ 24.50
Full-leather contemporary binding with gilt title and decoration on spine, 347+[1]pp., engraved frontispice, 9.5x15cm., in good condition (binding with traces of wear, corners rubbed, interior fine). With an old handwritten ex libris, dated 1832.
Itemnummer 18279 
In this publication, Thomas du Jardin offers a theological manual for priests in a strict, pedagogical style. It addresses the priestly office as judge and healer within the sacrament of confession. This work was intended as practical instruction for beginning theology students ("tyrones theologi") - a short but thorough summary of duties, liturgical practices, and moral guidelines, purified of previous errors. The structure seems to be aimed at both doctrinal clarity and pastoral usefulness. Thomas du Jardin (1653-1733), member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), and doctor of sacred theology from the University of Leuven. He served as primarius regens (first teacher) in the general studies of his order.