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‎Sancti Athenagorae Atheniensis Philosophi Deprecationem (vulgo Legationem) pro Christianis. Edidit M. Io.Gottlieb Lindner, rector Scholae Arnstadiensis. (Bound with:) HERMIOU PHILOSOPHOU DIASURMOS TÔN EXÔ PHILOSOPHÔN. Hermiae Philosophi Gentilium Philosophorum Irrisio. Cum adnotationibus Hier. Wolfii, Thomae Galei, Wilh. Worthii suisque. Graece in usum praelectionum separatim edidit Jo. Christoph. Dommerich, dialect. et philosoph. primae professor P.O. in Academia Helmstadiensi. ‎

‎Langensalza (Longosalissae), Sumptibus Io.Chr. Martini, 1774. Ad 2: Halle (Halae), Apud Carolum Hermannum Hemmerde, 1764. ‎

‎8vo. 2 volumes in 1: XXXIV,238,(28 index); 108,(3),(1 blank) p. Late 19th century half cloth 17 cm (Ref: Ad 1: Hoffmann 1,400: 'Dem Text sind schätzbare Anmerkungen beigefügt'; Brunet 1,537; Graesse 1,245; Ebert 1322; Ad 2: Hoffmann 2,214; Brunet 3,117: 'Seule édition séparée de cet ouvrage'; Graesse 3,251; Ebert 9495) (Details: Some woodcut ornaments. Ad 1: After the introduction comes the Greek text, with at the lower part of the pages some critical notes and the commentary. Ad 2: After the introduction come 16 pages with the Greek text, followed by 70 pages commentary) (Condition: 19th century binding. Two small paper labels with shelf numbers on the frontcover. Two small stamps on the title. Title of first work slightly soiled. Paper of second work yellowing) (Note: Athenagoras of Athens, a converted pagan philosopher, was a Christian apologist who addressed between 176 and 180 AD an apology, called 'presbeia' (legatio) to the emperor Marcus Aurelius Antoninus (died 180) and Commodus (appointed 176), in which he refuted traditional charges against the Christians, of atheism, canibalism, and incest. Athenagoras is considered to be the most eloquent of the Greek apologists. His 'Legatio', in this 1774 edition called 'Deprecatio', is in the form of a speech composed according to the rules of Greek rhetoric. Through his wide reading in pagan literature he had a good grip of Greek philosophy and religion. He used technical philosophic terms that were current among educated pagans. His style is elegant, 'free from superfluous expressions, forcible and at times rising to great heights of descriptive power. His arrangements of material is always clear and his argument moves forward quietly and majestically. Even when apparent irrelevant mythological references are introduced they are made to serve Athenagoras' purpose of holding the hearer's and reader's attention and providing interesting information'. (L.W. Barnard, 'Athenagoras: A Study in Second Century Christian Apologetic', Paris, 1972, p. 32) Johann Gottlieb Lindner, born in 1726, was appointed Prorector of the school in Langensalza through the agency of Ernesti. In 1765 be became Rector of this local Lyceum. He died in 1811. (Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie 18/705-706) His notes to Athenagoras deserve particular attention. Ad 2: Hermias Philosophus 'was an obscure Christian Apologist, presumed to have lived in 3rd century. Nothing is known of him, except his name. He wrote a Derision of heathen philosophers ('diasurmos tôn hexo philosophôn', in Latin 'Gentilium Philosophorum Irrisio'), a short parody on Greek philosophy themes (the nature of the body, the soul, the world). From Paul's statement in the First Epistle to the Corinthians that 'all worldly knowledge is madness from God' he affirms that all philosophical doctrines come from the apostasy of the angels and are therefore wrong and laughable. Hermias relies rather on cynical and skeptical culture critique and on philosophical biographies and anedoctes than in their real writings if he had ever read them'. (Source: Wikipedia's article 'Hermias', which offers also a link to the English translation by J.A.Giles, 1857. See also the pages on Hermias on the site: 'The Tertullian Project' Johann Christoph Dommerich, 1723-1767, was since 1759 professor of 'Logik und Metaphysik' at the University of Helmstedt (Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie 5/326-327) (Provenance: On the title a stamp of 'Bibliotheca Conventus Woerdensis', and of 'Studiehuis Minderbroeders Nijmegen') (Collation: a-c8, A-R8 (minus the blank leaves R6, R7 & R8); A-G8 (leaf G8 verso blank)) (Photographs on request) ‎

‎S. P. N. Justini Philosophie et Martyris Opera quae exstant Omnia, necnon Tatiani, Hermiae, Athenagorae, et S. Theophili quae supersunt. (1 Tome - Complet). Patrologiae Cursus completus. Series Graeca. Tomus VI [ Patrologia Graeca Tome 6 - Justin le Martyr, Tatien, Athénagoras d'Athènes, Théophile d'Antioche, Hermias ]‎

‎Opera et Studio D. PrudentiiMarani, Accurante et recognoscente J.P. Migne, 1 vol. in-4 reliure de l'époque demi-chagrin vert, dos à 4 nerfs dorés, Apud J.P. Migne, Petit-Montrouge, 1857, 1820 colonnes Rappel du Titre complet : S. P. N. Justini Philosophie et Martyris Opera quae exstant Omnia, necnon Tatiani, Hermiae, Athenagorae, et S. Theophili quae supersunt. (1 Tome - Complet). Patrologiae Cursus completus. Series Graeca. Tomus VI [ Patrologia Graeca Tome 6 - Justin le Martyr, Tatien, Athénagoras d'Athènes, Théophile d'Antioche, Hermias ]‎

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‎Rare exemplaire en bon état, bien relié, du tome 6 de la Patrologie grecque de Migne, bien complet des Oeuvres de Saint Justin, et de nombreux textes d'auteurs pré-nicéens. Avec le texte grec et la traduction latine en regard (coupes très lég. frottées, ancien cachet de monastère, rares rouss., très bon état par ailleurs). Peu commun, surtout en si bon état. A rare, well-bound, and in good condition copy of Volume 6 of Migne's Greek Patrology, complete with the Works of Saint Justin and numerous texts by pre-Nicene authors. With the Greek text and the Latin translation opposite.‎

‎Apologia pro Christianis. De resurrectione mortuorum.‎

‎[Genève], Henri Estienne, 1557.‎

‎ Edition princeps. Le texte d'Athenagoras est en grec. La traduction en latin de l'Apologia et les commentaires sont de Konrad Gesner. Le second traité "Sur la résurrection des morts" est traduit par l'humaniste de Louvain, Pieter Nanning. Le volume se termine par 18 pages de notes critiques d'Henri Estienne. Ce sont les deux seuls textes connus d'Athenagoras, philosophe athénien du IIe siècle, converti au christianisme. L'Apologia, ou Supplique au sujet des chrétiens, s'adresse aux empereurs romains Marc Aurèle et Commode. Bel exemplaire. /// In-8 de 208 pp. Vélin. (Reliure de l'époque.) //// Editio princeps of the two text known of Athenagoras. The latin translation of the Apology was commissioned by Henri Estienne from the eminent Swiss humanist, naturalist and bibliographer Konrad Gesner, who has added his textual comments on the Greek text. The second treatise "On the resurrection of the dead" was translated by the Louvain scholar Pieter Nanning. The volume ends with 18 pages of critical notes on the Greek text of both works, by Henri Estienne. Schreiber 140. Fine copy.‎

‎[Apologia peri Christianon ] " Athenagoru Athenaiu philosophu Christianu apologia peri Christianon (Greek). Athenagorae Athenie[n]sis philosophi Christiani apologia pro Christianis, ad imperatores Antonionum & Commodum. Ejusdem, De resurrectione mortu... - [THE FIRST PHILOSOPHICAL DEFENCE OF CHRISTIANITY]‎

‎(Geneve), H. Estienne, 1557. 8vo. Contemp. full vellum. Remains of ties. A crack to upper part of fronthinge. Endpapers renewed, the work seems to be inserted in a contemporary binding. Handwritten title on spine. Titlepage with some browning and soiling and outer margin frayed. Second leaf with browning to right marin. 208 pp. Text in Greek and latin.‎

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‎Scarce first edition - editio princeps - of the famous ""Apologia"", the carefully written plea for justice to the Christians made by a philosopher, on philosophical grounds, to the Emperors Marcus Aurelius and his son Commodus, conquerors, ""but above all, philosophers"". Athenagoras complains of the illogical and unjust discrimination against the Christians and of the calumnies they suffer, and then meets the charge of atheism. He establishes the principle of monotheism, citing pagan poets and philosophers in support of the very doctrines for which Christians are condemned, and demonstrates the superiority of the Christian belief in God to that of pagans. This first strongly reasoned demonstration of the unity of God in Christian literature is supplemented by an able exposition of the Trinity. Athenagoras was a Christian apologist of the second half of the second century of whom no more is known than that he was an Athenian philosopher and a convert to Christianity. Of his writings there have been preserved but two genuine pieces his ""Apology"" or ""Embassy for the Christians"" and a ""Treatise on the Resurrection"".Adams A-2102. - Dibdin I: 186. - Brunet I:537.‎

‎Embassy for the christians; the resurrection of the dead. Translated and annotated by Joseph Hugh Crehan. ‎

‎Westminster (Maryland), The Newman Press, London, Longmans, Green and Co., 1956. ‎

‎(VI),193 p. Hardback. 22 cm (Ancient Christian Writers, volume XXIII) (Including a somewhat worn dustjacket) ‎

‎Supplique au sujet des chrétiens. Introduction et traduction de Gustave Bardy. ‎

‎Paris, Cerf, 1943. ‎

‎176 p. Paperback. 20 cm (SC, Sources Chrétiennes, 3) (Introduction and French translation only) (Cover slightly worn. Paper browning) ‎

‎Unique photo album illustrating Pope Paul VI visit and flight to Istambul and Izmir aboard the Pan Am Jet Clipper Saint Paul in July 1967. With 64 large size photos and several other documents.‎

‎ New York / Rome -Vatican , 1967, large photo album, with 35 strong leaves, containing 64 large size original pictures (some in colour), size 180 x 238 mm, other documents include a photocopy of the pope's boarding pass, a list of the 59 press people who were aboard (compiled by Pan Am Rome office), 19 manuscript reservation cards for the cardinals and officials on board ( among them Cardinal Cigognani , Tisserant, Casaroli , Willebrands...) , the breakfast menu ( printed in gilt lettering, with silk ties), the dinner menu ( idem ) , excerpts from '' Il Viaggio di Paolo VI a Istanbul e a Efese, Loosely inserted are a photo of the chalice offered to the pope by Pan Am on the occasion of this voyage and a typescripted letter by the Vatican to thank for this gift. The letter is signed in holograph by cardinal Cicognani and was received at the office of Najeeb Elias Halaby ( 1915 - 2003). Album bound in full red leather, with large gilt title on front cover, with the papal coart of arms, kept in a similar slipcase. A fine copy. Unique album which illustrates the famous visit of the pope to Istanbul where he met patriarch Athenagoras for the second time. (2 pictures). The album was most probably made by the Rome office of Pan Am to be presented at the Vatican. This is probably a spare copy which ended up in the office of the future CEO N. Halaby ( a letter adressed to him by the Vatican, is inserted). A full account of the flight can be found in : Alejo Nicolas Larocca '' My Pan Am Story - forty years as a stewardess with the world's most experienced airline'' pp.170-177. The author , chief stewardess, is also depicted on two photographs.‎