Eyn Brieff an die Fürsten zu Sachsen von dem auffrurischen Geyst
Summary: Fourth printing of an open letter by Martin Luther to the princes of Saxony, in which he calls on them to monitor the actions of Thomas Müntzer in order to prevent the outbreak of violence. When war did break out the following year, Luther was one of the harshest critics of the rebelling peasants.
Signatures: A-B⁴ (B4 verso blank)
Imprint: Fictitious imprint. Title page has Wittemberg [WIttenberg]. Correct imprint provided by Benzing.
Illustrative and Decorative Content: Title within ornamental border (J. Luther 43a).
Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Stayner, Heinrich, -1548
Augsburg (Germany)
German
Frederick III, Elector of Saxony, 1463-1525
Münzer, Thomas, approximately 1490-1525
Sixteenth century
16 unnumbered pages
21 cm
Text
books
Quarto
This work is a part of the Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection.
Benzing, 1930
1524 LUTH NNN
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