De kapelle der dooden of de algemeene dooden-spiegel. In welken alle menschen van wat staat of rang zy zyn mogen zich tot hun nut konnen beschouwen; om indagtig te zyn het memento mori of gedenkt to sterven ..

<p><i>De kapelle der dooden of de algemeene dooden-spiegel</i> (The Chapel of the Dead or the Universal Mirror of the Dead) by Abraham a Sancta Clara published around 1740 is a profound meditation on mortality. Written in Dutch this work invites all people regardless of their status or rank to reflect upon their lives and remember their inevitable end. A poignant <i>memento mori</i> the book serves as a mirror urging readers to contemplate death and prepare their souls.</p> <p>Sancta Clara's writings were widely popular in the 17th and 18th centuries celebrated for their blend of religious devotion and vivid imagery. This edition provides valuable insight into the spiritual and cultural perspectives of the era making it an important resource for those studying religious history Dutch literature and the contemplation of death.</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>