GB 0103 MS LAT 26 - Decrees and Letters from the Order of St Francis

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GB 0103 MS LAT 26

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Decrees and Letters from the Order of St Francis

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  • [18th century] (Creation)

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8 leaves

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Luis De Molina: born at Cuenca, Spain, 1535; became a Jesuit at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, 1553; studied philosophy and theology at Coimbra, 1554-1562; taught at Coimbra, 1563-1567; taught at Évora, 1568-1583; spent his last years writing; devised the theological system of Molinism, which aimed to show that man's will remains free under the action of divine grace; died at Madrid, 1600.

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The volume bears the bookplate of Walter Seton, and the pressmark h491098.
GB 0103 MS LAT 26 [18th century] Collection (fonds) 8 leaves Unknown
Luis De Molina: born at Cuenca, Spain, 1535; became a Jesuit at the University of Coimbra, Portugal, 1553; studied philosophy and theology at Coimbra, 1554-1562; taught at Coimbra, 1563-1567; taught at Évora, 1568-1583; spent his last years writing; devised the theological system of Molinism, which aimed to show that man's will remains free under the action of divine grace; died at Madrid, 1600.

The volume bears the bookplate of Walter Seton, and the pressmark h491098.

Presented to University College London by the British Society of Franciscan Studies and others.

Manuscript volume, perhaps 18th century: 'Decreta et Epistolae Ex Ordine S. Francisci de Doctrina Molinae' (decrees and letters from the order of St Francis concerning the doctrine of Molina), containing two 'decreta', one epistle, and 'Lectori Monitum ab Autore hujus Epistolae' (warning to the reader from the author of this letter).

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Unbound paper manuscript. One hand. 21cm.

List at University College London Special Collections.

Source: Encyclopaedia Britannica online. Compiled by Rachel Kemsley as part of the RSLP AIM25 project. Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. Aug 2001 Ancient religions Christianity Franciscan order Molina , Luis , De , 1535-1600 , Spanish Jesuit theologian x De Molina , Luis Religions Religious communities Religious doctrines Religious institutions Religious texts Theology

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Presented to University College London by the British Society of Franciscan Studies and others.

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Manuscript volume, perhaps 18th century: 'Decreta et Epistolae Ex Ordine S. Francisci de Doctrina Molinae' (decrees and letters from the order of St Francis concerning the doctrine of Molina), containing two 'decreta', one epistle, and 'Lectori Monitum ab Autore hujus Epistolae' (warning to the reader from the author of this letter).

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Open.

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Normal copyright restrictions apply.

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  • English

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  • Latin

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Latin

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List at University College London Special Collections.

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University College London

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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.

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