Manuscript collection of three theological treatises, 1779 - Lot 169

Manuscript collection of three theological treatises, 1779 In-4° (approx. 23 x 18 cm.), 65 leaves. One handwritten note in Greek on one leaf. Contemporary Armenian binding in full brown basane, 5-ribbed spine, ornate caissons, framed with central fleuron with religious subject on the boards, gilt roulette on the edges, gilt edges (missing headbands and one corner, split jaws, through worm galleries, some stains and soiling). This text is a liturgical treatise on the rites and ceremonies of Easter, accompanied by biblical references noted in Arabic letters. It offers a structured view of Armenian Easter practices, reflecting a multicultural context, probably in an Islamicized region, and a desire to preserve tradition while adapting to its linguistic environment. It groups together three texts of spiritual theology, most probably intended for personal or liturgical use Սկիզբն Սրբուհւոյ Ընդ [Commencement of Holy Communion] - a liturgical or catechetical text on spiritual preparation for communion, comprising prayers, mystical reflections and instructions. Աղոթք Զղջողական [Prayer of Repentance] - a penitential prayer, focusing on confession of faults, asking for mercy and purification of the soul, typical of the Armenian ascetic tradition. Զատկացուցում ընդ Աստուած մեր բարոգ [Explanation of the Paschal Mystery in God our Benefactor].