• Summary: Written in Latin in the fall of 1521 under the title De abroganda missa privata, this is the third printing of the first German edition of Martin Luther's important tract on the celebration of private masses. Luther opposed any celebration of the Eucharist that was not accessible to or provided for the congregation at large and felt so strongly about this material that he translated it into German himself.
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    Uom Missbrauch der Messen

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Written in Latin in the fall of 1521 under the title De abroganda missa privata, this is the third printing of the first German edition of Martin Luther's important tract on the celebration of private masses. Luther opposed any celebration of the Eucharist that was not accessible to or provided for the congregation at large and felt so strongly about this material that he translated it into German himself.
    Summary: Written in Latin in the fall of 1521 under the title De abroganda missa privata, this is the third printing of the first German edition of Martin Luther's important tract on the celebration of private masses. Luther opposed any celebration of the Eucharist that was not accessible to or provided for the congregation at large and felt so strongly about this material that he translated it into German himself.
  • Summary: First printing of an early Advent sermon by Luther, focusing on the signs of the impending end of the world.
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    Ain Christlyche vnd vast Wolgegrünte beweysung von dem I[u]ngsten Tag : vnd von seinen zaiche[n] das er auch nit verr meer sein mag

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: First printing of an early Advent sermon by Luther, focusing on the signs of the impending end of the world.
    Summary: First printing of an early Advent sermon by Luther, focusing on the signs of the impending end of the world.
  • Summary: Second Basel printing of an early Luther treatise on Penance, together with a translation and exposition of Psalm 118.
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    Von der Beycht, ob die der Bapst macht habe zuo gebieten

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Second Basel printing of an early Luther treatise on Penance, together with a translation and exposition of Psalm 118.
    Summary: Second Basel printing of an early Luther treatise on Penance, together with a translation and exposition of Psalm 118.
  • Summary: A sermon by Luther admonishing the directing of one's attentions not to the wealth of the church and its relics, but to the needs of the poor.
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    Ain Sermon von den Hayltumben vnnd gezierd mit vberfluss, Vom hailigen Creutz in den kirchen

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: A sermon by Luther admonishing the directing of one's attentions not to the wealth of the church and its relics, but to the needs of the poor.
    Summary: A sermon by Luther admonishing the directing of one's attentions not to the wealth of the church and its relics, but to the needs of the poor.
  • Summary: Sermon preached July 27, 1522, on Matthew 5:20ff. (Unless your righteousness is greater than that of the Pharisees, etc,.).
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    Ain Sermon Secundum Matheum. [sic] : Sagt von den Phariseyern Vn[d] wie er sey mit seym Bruoder versyenen soll, Kurtzlich Geprediget. In got versamlet. De insignibus D. Saxonie 1522

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Sermon preached July 27, 1522, on Matthew 5:20ff. (Unless your righteousness is greater than that of the Pharisees, etc,.).
    Summary: Sermon preached July 27, 1522, on Matthew 5:20ff. (Unless your righteousness is greater than that of the Pharisees, etc,.).
  • Summary: A Vulgate Latin Bible, with the "glossa ordinaria" of Walafridus Strabo and others, the "glossa interlinearis" of Anselmus Laudunensis, the "postillae" of Nicolaus de Lyra, the "expositiones prologorum" of Guillelmus Brito, the "additiones" of Paulus Burgensis, and the "replicae" of Matthias Doring.
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    Prima [-Sexta] pars biblie cu[m] glosa ordinaria : expositio[n]e Lyre litterali & morali: necno[n] additio[n]ibus ac replicis.

    Summary: A Vulgate Latin Bible, with the "glossa ordinaria" of Walafridus Strabo and others, the "glossa interlinearis" of Anselmus Laudunensis, the "postillae" of Nicolaus de Lyra, the "expositiones prologorum" of Guillelmus Brito, the "additiones" of Paulus Burgensis, and the "replicae" of Matthias Doring.
    Summary: A Vulgate Latin Bible, with the "glossa ordinaria" of Walafridus Strabo and others, the "glossa interlinearis" of Anselmus Laudunensis, the "postillae" of Nicolaus de Lyra, the "expositiones prologorum" of Guillelmus Brito, the "additiones" of Paulus Burgensis, and the "replicae" of Matthias Doring.
  • Summary: The Pontificale Romanum contains the liturgical rites for the sacraments of confirmation and Holy orders performed by bishops. The work is called "liber pontificalis" (pontifical or papal book) here, as books bearing pontifical authority often were prior to the 16th century, but it should not be confused with the papal annals, also called Liber Pontificalis, which is used by historians of the early Roman Church
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    Pontificale Romanum

    Catholic Church
    Summary: The Pontificale Romanum contains the liturgical rites for the sacraments of confirmation and Holy orders performed by bishops. The work is called "liber pontificalis" (pontifical or papal book) here, as books bearing pontifical authority often were prior to the 16th century, but it should not be confused with the papal annals, also called Liber Pontificalis, which is used by historians of the early Roman Church
    Summary: The Pontificale Romanum contains the liturgical rites for the sacraments of confirmation and Holy orders performed by bishops. The work is called "liber pontificalis" (pontifical or papal book) here, as books bearing pontifical authority often were prior to the 16th century, but it should not be confused with the papal annals, also called Liber Pontificalis, which is used by historians of the early Roman Church
  • Summary: A history of Venice.
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    Decades rerum Venetarum

    Sabellico, 1436?-1506
    Summary: A history of Venice.
    Summary: A history of Venice.
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    Diui Hieronimi Epistolae ...

    Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420
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  • Summary: This work on restitution usury and excommunication by Franciscus de Platea, an Italian Franciscan, was printed nine times in the 15th century, this edition being the second.
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    Opus restitutionum usurarum et excommunicationum

    Platea, Franciscus de, -1460
    Summary: This work on restitution usury and excommunication by Franciscus de Platea, an Italian Franciscan, was printed nine times in the 15th century, this edition being the second.
    Summary: This work on restitution usury and excommunication by Franciscus de Platea, an Italian Franciscan, was printed nine times in the 15th century, this edition being the second.
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    Cristianus ad solitariu[m] quendam De ymagine mundi : Honorio.

    Honorius, of Autun, approximately 1080-approximately 1156
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  • Summary: Includes Sermo in festo annuntiationis Virginis Marie, Sermo de predestinato numero damnatorum and Sermo de cathensis.
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    Sacre theologiemagistri necnon sacri eloquii preconis celeberrimi fratris Roberti de Litio ordinis Minor[um] professoris op[us] quadragesimale putilissimum quod de penitentia dictum est. Feliciter incipit.

    Caracciolo, Roberto, 1425-1495
    Summary: Includes Sermo in festo annuntiationis Virginis Marie, Sermo de predestinato numero damnatorum and Sermo de cathensis.
    Summary: Includes Sermo in festo annuntiationis Virginis Marie, Sermo de predestinato numero damnatorum and Sermo de cathensis.
  • This brief piece calls attention to the words of St. Chrysostom, who admired those Christians who faithfully and honorably served where God had placed them
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    Untitled; no verse. Concerning the loyalty of Catholics to their country

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This brief piece calls attention to the words of St. Chrysostom, who admired those Christians who faithfully and honorably served where God had placed them
    This brief piece calls attention to the words of St. Chrysostom, who admired those Christians who faithfully and honorably served where God had placed them
  • This brief piece reminds Christians to be grateful for the victories God has given them over the enemies of their countries.
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    Untitled; no verse. Concerning the loyalty of Catholics to their country

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This brief piece reminds Christians to be grateful for the victories God has given them over the enemies of their countries.
    This brief piece reminds Christians to be grateful for the victories God has given them over the enemies of their countries.
  • This sermon cautions against waiting too long to turn to God, warning that there is no chance to have such a change of faith on your deathbed, rather that a life of dedication is the only way to find salvation after death.
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    Untitled; Hebrews 9:27

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon cautions against waiting too long to turn to God, warning that there is no chance to have such a change of faith on your deathbed, rather that a life of dedication is the only way to find salvation after death.
    This sermon cautions against waiting too long to turn to God, warning that there is no chance to have such a change of faith on your deathbed, rather that a life of dedication is the only way to find salvation after death.
  • This sermon focuses on God as a bringer of peace, emphasizing that the Kingdom of God is one of eternal peace and that those who seek to create and bring peace to the world are the true Children of God.
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    Untitled; Matthew 5:9

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon focuses on God as a bringer of peace, emphasizing that the Kingdom of God is one of eternal peace and that those who seek to create and bring peace to the world are the true Children of God.
    This sermon focuses on God as a bringer of peace, emphasizing that the Kingdom of God is one of eternal peace and that those who seek to create and bring peace to the world are the true Children of God.
  • This sermon reminds Christians that to earn God's mercy and find salvation after death, you must actively seek out penance and work towards a life without sin.
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    Sermon for the 7th Sunday after Pentecost; Matthew 7:19

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon reminds Christians that to earn God's mercy and find salvation after death, you must actively seek out penance and work towards a life without sin.
    This sermon reminds Christians that to earn God's mercy and find salvation after death, you must actively seek out penance and work towards a life without sin.
  • This sermon explores the ways in which Jesus Christ exemplifies behaviors of humility and compassion as a reflection of the Glory of God.
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    A Discourse for Christmas Day; Luke 2:14

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon explores the ways in which Jesus Christ exemplifies behaviors of humility and compassion as a reflection of the Glory of God.
    This sermon explores the ways in which Jesus Christ exemplifies behaviors of humility and compassion as a reflection of the Glory of God.
  • This sermon explores the meaning of transformation through the lens of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminding Christians that a Jesus was transformed after death, they must work to transform their hearts through seeking to be virtuous in their actions.
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    Untitled; Matthew 17:2

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon explores the meaning of transformation through the lens of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminding Christians that a Jesus was transformed after death, they must work to transform their hearts through seeking to be virtuous in their actions.
    This sermon explores the meaning of transformation through the lens of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, reminding Christians that a Jesus was transformed after death, they must work to transform their hearts through seeking to be virtuous in their actions.
  • This sermon addresses the ways in which Jesus Christ acts as an example of the strength and fortitude needed to resist temptation and fight against the work of the Devil.
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    Untitled; Matthew 4:1-2

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon addresses the ways in which Jesus Christ acts as an example of the strength and fortitude needed to resist temptation and fight against the work of the Devil.
    This sermon addresses the ways in which Jesus Christ acts as an example of the strength and fortitude needed to resist temptation and fight against the work of the Devil.
  • This sermon cautions against rash judgement and condemnation of others as it is in direct conflict with the virtues of Charity and love which all Christians should practice.
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    Discourse for the first Sunday after Pentecost; Luke 6:37

    Archer, James, 1751-1834
    This sermon cautions against rash judgement and condemnation of others as it is in direct conflict with the virtues of Charity and love which all Christians should practice.
    This sermon cautions against rash judgement and condemnation of others as it is in direct conflict with the virtues of Charity and love which all Christians should practice.
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