Das Newe Testament, Verdeudscht durch Doct. Martin Luther. Mit den summarien M. Viti Dieterichs
Book
1575 (published)
1575 (published)
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Printed book with woodcuts.
Object details
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| Title | Das Newe Testament, Verdeudscht durch Doct. Martin Luther. Mit den summarien M. Viti Dieterichs |
| Brief description | Das Newe Testament |
| Physical description | Printed book with woodcuts. |
| Gallery label | MARTIN LUTHER'S TRANSLATION OF THE NEW TESTAMENT
First published 1522
In the Catholic church, priests interpreted the Bible on behalf of the congregation. Luther dismissed the importance of priests, arguing that the divine text was straightforward enough for everyone to read and understand. To help people who could not read Latin he anonymously published a German translation in 1522. The pictures were carefully designed to aid meditation on the text.
Germany, Wittenburg
Ink on paper; woodcut illustrations, possibly after designs by Lucas Cranach the Elder
1575 edition, with a commentary by Veit Dietrich; printed by Johann Schwertel
Museum no. 38041800149346
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| Other number | 86.E.49 - NAL Pressmark |
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| Library number | 38041800149346 |
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| Record created | February 27, 2017 |
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