Dialogue of the Seraphic

holy virgin Saint Catherine of Siena: which most profoundly treats of Divine Providence; of nearly all mortal sins & of many other stupendous & marvelous things: as clearly appears in its table of contents The original term "repertorio" refers to an analytical index or a detailed list of chapters designed to help the reader navigate the saint's complex theological arguments.. Together with her life & canonization Catherine was canonized in 1461 by Pope Pius II, and this inclusion suggests the book was intended as a comprehensive resource for her devotees. & some notable chapters composed in her glory & praise. Newly revised & with the highest diligence corrected original: "castigato." In early printing, this term indicated that the text had been carefully proofread and purged of errors found in earlier manuscript or printed versions..

Saint Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) was a mystic and diplomat who remains one of the most influential figures in the history of the Catholic Church. The "Dialogue" is her masterpiece, dictated while she was in a state of ecstasy.

A rectangular woodcut illustration framed by a double border. In the center stands Saint Catherine of Siena, depicted with a halo and wearing a religious habit. In her right hand, she holds a flowering lily branch The lily is a traditional symbol of purity and Catherine’s status as a "bride of Christ." that supports a crucifix with the figure of Christ. In her left hand, she holds a book, upon which rests a flaming heart inscribed with the "IHS" Christogram The "IHS" represents the first three letters of the name of Jesus in Greek; the flaming heart symbolizes her intense divine love.. The background features a landscape with a fortified city or monastery on the left and a cluster of trees on the right.