1623 Rituale Romanum, Original Leather Binding, Rubricated and Gregorian Chants
$ 450.62
Description
A rare and authentic early 17th-century edition of the Rituale Romanum , issued under Pope Paul V, and printed in 1623. This important liturgical work standardized the rites of the Roman Catholic Church, including the administration of sacraments and the formal rite of exorcism. This example is printed in Latin with characteristic red and black rubrication, woodcut initials, and includes sections of liturgical chant notation. The book is bound in a contemporary full leather binding with a gilt devotional device to both boards, retaining remnants of its original ties. Physical Details: Title: Rituale Romanum Pauli V Pont. Max. Iussu Editum Date: 1623 Language: Latin Binding: Contemporary full leather with gilt central device IHS Christogram on both boards Format: Small octavo devotional manual Contents: Sacraments, blessings, litanies, psalms, and exorcism rites Illustration: Woodcut initial on title page; musical notation present 478 Pages of Latin and 27 pages of a French addendum Condition: Binding heavily worn with losses to spine and edges Leather cracked and rubbed; corners worn Title page with edge wear and small losses Internally generally clean with expected age toning Structurally intact but fragile; clearly a well-used ecclesiastical volume Appears to be insect damage on front cover extending into the book. The Practice of Exorcism: The Rituale Romanum is historically significant for containing the official rite of exorcism ( De Exorcizandis Obsessis a Daemonio ), one of the most formalized and enduring procedures in the Catholic tradition. First standardized in 1614, this ritual provided priests with precise prayers, commands, and liturgical structure for confronting demonic possession. Unlike earlier medieval practices, the Roman rite emphasized: Strict clerical authority Scriptural invocation Formalized Latin prayers and commands Careful discernment between illness and possession Because of this, early editions such as this 1623 printing are highly sought after by collectors of religious, historical, and occult material. Pope Paul V (1552–1621): This work was promulgated under Pope Paul V (Camillo Borghese), who reigned from 1605 to 1621. His papacy fell during the Counter-Reformation, a period in which the Catholic Church sought to standardize doctrine and practice in response to Protestant reform. Paul V is known for: Promoting uniform liturgical texts across Catholic Europe Supporting the authority of the Church in doctrinal matters Commissioning and endorsing standardized ritual books such as the Rituale Romanum Although this edition was printed shortly after his death, it reflects his lasting influence on Catholic liturgy. The Historical Context (Early 17th Century): This book emerges from a transformative period in European religious history: The Counter-Reformation was in full force, reinforcing Catholic identity The aftermath of the Council of Trent (1545–1563) led to standardized worship practices Printing technology allowed for widespread distribution of uniform liturgical texts Religious life was deeply integrated into daily existence, with priests relying on manuals like this for administering sacraments Books such as this were not decorative they were working tools of clergy, often carried, handled, and used regularly, which explains the honest wear seen in this example. Rarity & Collectibility: Early 17th-century editions of the Rituale Romanum are increasingly scarce on the market, particularly in original or contemporary bindings. The inclusion of exorcism rites and musical notation further en hances its appeal. Dimensions: Weight - 568g Height - 20.5cm Width - 13cm Thickness - 4cm
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