CABALISTIC THEOLOGY William ALABASTER (Giulielmo... Lot 20

[CABALISTIC THEOLOGY] William ALABASTER (Giulielmo Alabastro) - Apparatus in Revelationem Jesu Christi Antverpiae (Antwerp) Arnoldi Conincx, 1607 - Rare first edition, in Latin, of this curious work in which kabbalistic procedures are applied to Bible verses. Esoteric explanation of the famous enigma Mané, Thécel, Pharès. The work, considered an occult interpretation of the sacred books, was quickly placed on the index of prohibited books by order of the Pope. Period binding in full calf, 5-ribbed spine with ornate boards, first spine split and slight leather tears at head and tail in particular, interior well preserved overall, very attractive vignette on title page and complete with 2 interesting folding plates. No blank endpapers at beginning or end. In-8, (7) 307pp (12)