Uon denn geystlichen vnd kloster gelubden
De votis monasticis judicium
Summary: One of three 1522 printings of an essay on monastic vows written by Luther during his stay at the Wartburg Castle after the Diet of Worms. It is addressed to monks, whose conscience is troubled by the conflict between their vows and their desire to leave the monastic life. Luther frequently referred to this piece throughout his career, and it became one of his most influential works.
Imprint: Place and date of printing from colophon, "Gedruck tzu Wittemberg. Vnd verdeutscht durch den ehrwirdigen Doctor Just Jona Probst tzu Wittemberg. Anno M.D.XXij."; name of printer from Benzing and VD16.
Illustrative and Decorative Content: Wood-engraved architectural title border with date 1522 in lower section.
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Schirlentz, Nickel
Wittenberg (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany)
Jonas, Justus, 1493-1555
German
Vows
Monastic and religious life
Early works
Controversial literature
Sixteenth century
216 unnumbered pages
21 cm
Text
books
Quarto
This work is part of the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection.
Historiated title page of Luther's De votis monasticis judivium
Benzing, Lutherbibliographie, 1011
1522 LUTH EEE
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