De Historia Ss. Imaginum Et Picturarum Pro Vero Earum Usu Contra Abususa

<p><i>De Historia Ss. Imaginum Et Picturarum Pro Vero Earum Usu Contra Abususa Libri Quatuor...</i> by Johannes Molanus is a comprehensive historical and theological treatise on the use of sacred images in Christian practice. Written in Latin this four-book volume defends the proper veneration of religious art against its abuse and misuse particularly addressing the controversies surrounding iconoclasm and the Protestant Reformation. Molanus meticulously examines the history of sacred images their theological significance and their role in fostering piety and devotion.</p><p>This work provides valuable insights into the Counter-Reformation's intellectual and artistic landscape offering a detailed examination of the arguments for and against the use of images in religious worship. It remains a significant resource for scholars of art history religious history and theology shedding light on the complex relationship between art religion and society in early modern Europe.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p><br>