1734-39 HISTORY & CRITIQUE of MANICHAEISM 2 VOLUMES antique in FRENCH

img{max-width:100%} Histoire critique de Manichee et du Manicheismeby Beausobre,I.de. 2 volumesAmsterdam, Bernard; 1734-39Manichaeism teaches an elaborate dualistic cosmology describing the struggle between a good, spiritual world of light, and an evil, material world of darkness.This work is representative of the Western historiography of Manichaeism and critically examines its history and development.Size 8 by 10"2 lvs, LXXVI, 594 pp.; 1 leaf, XXXIV, 806 pp. Original leather bindingGilt spine First edition. Beausobre (1659-1738) worked as a court preacher in Berlin since 1694 and had a brilliant reputation there as a speaker for the French Reformed Church.In his historical writings, the Huguenot sought above all to prove "the uninterrupted apostolic succession of the Protestant Church" (Herzog-Hauck).Very good interior condition, some toning, wear of binding, repaired cover cornersText in French================================================ Manichaeism is a former major world