MANUDUCTIO AD MINISTERIUM: DIRECTIONS FOR A CANDIDATE OF THE MINISTRY - REPRODUCED FROM THE ORIGINAL EDITION (BOSTON, 1726)
Book Details + Condition: The Facsimile Text Society by Columbia University Press (New York). First Edition from the publisher, 1978. Hardcover measuring 7.25" x 5.5". 151 pages. A direct reproduction of Cotton Mathers's "Manuductio Ad Ministerium" text, originally published in 1726. The work is a historically significant guide for aspiring pastors, focusing on establishing a firm spiritual foundation, managing academic studies, and conducting oneself with piety and skill. It offers practical advice on preaching, health, and ministerial duties.
In very good condition, with firm binding; minor shelf wear to boards; interior is clean and free of markings, save owner's name to ffep and bookplate to inside front board. All books are carefully packed, and shipped in boxes.