(1533). SAVONAROLE (Jérôme). LIBRO DE LA SEMPLICITA DE LA VI - Lot 152

(1533). SAVONAROLE (Jérôme). LIBRO DE LA SEMPLICITA DE LA VITA CHRISTIANA tradotto in volgare. Venice, Bernardino de Viano de Lexona, February 10, 1533. In-8, 84 leaves, soft vellum (contemporary binding). This book contains the clearest outline of Savonarola's mystical thought, teaching that by ridding oneself of all superfluity and practicing prayer, meditation and contemplation, one can attain infinite simplicity. Italian translation by Jerome Benivieni (1453-1542), a disciple of Savonarola who played a major role in the revitalization of the Italian language among Latin scholars. Attractive woodcut on title. Handwritten bookplate of a Paris college and label of E. Nourry. (USTC, 855221, 6 copies).