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Summary: Exemplar of a unique contemporary printing of Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli's apology for his theological position, sent to the assembled princes at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530. Zwingli focusses especially on the Lord's Supper, in view of the criticisms of his position by Johann Eck.

Summary: Exemplar of a unique contemporary printing of Swiss Reformer Ulrich Zwingli's apology for his theological position, sent to the assembled princes at the Diet of Augsburg in 1530. Zwingli focusses especially on the Lord's Supper, in view of the criticisms of his position by Johann Eck.

Summary: In 1523, Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights formerly embraced Lutheranism and secularized the lands of the order in Prussia. Luther was named as his court preacher, and was one of Duke Albert's most trusted advisors. This is a letter to the members of the order, advising them to reject their vows of celibacy and marry.

Summary: In 1523, Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights formerly embraced Lutheranism and secularized the lands of the order in Prussia. Luther was named as his court preacher, and was one of Duke Albert's most trusted advisors. This is a letter to the members of the order, advising them to reject their vows of celibacy and marry.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Andries Langedul. The image shows Langedul seated on a porch witha Bible open on his lap, the open door behind him showing his family inside the house, as a man accompanied by guards approaches him from the street.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Andries Langedul. The image shows Langedul seated on a porch witha Bible open on his lap, the open door behind him showing his family inside the house, as a man accompanied by guards approaches him from the street.

Summary: A biography of Anjama, a young woman from Ghana, who converted to Christianity.

Summary: A biography of Anjama, a young woman from Ghana, who converted to Christianity.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Hendricks. The image shows Hendricks, bound to a ladder, being lifted towards a bonfire as a crowd watches.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Hendricks. The image shows Hendricks, bound to a ladder, being lifted towards a bonfire as a crowd watches.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Ians. The image shows Anne being led away as she reaches back to deliver her final testament of faith to her son.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Ians. The image shows Anne being led away as she reaches back to deliver her final testament of faith to her son.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne van den Hove. The image shows van den Hove buried up to her neck while priests attempt to convince her to recant.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne van den Hove. The image shows van den Hove buried up to her neck while priests attempt to convince her to recant.

Summary: In this volume, Hieronymous Emser, who had himself translated the New Testament from Greek into German, provides a chapter by chapter commentary and critique on Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament.

Summary: In this volume, Hieronymous Emser, who had himself translated the New Testament from Greek into German, provides a chapter by chapter commentary and critique on Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Antipas of Pergamum. The image shows a hollow bull statue set above a blazing fire.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Antipas of Pergamum. The image shows a hollow bull statue set above a blazing fire.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anthonie Ysbaarts. The image shows Ysbaarts bound to a stake as a man attempts to stop the executioner from lighting the pyre.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anthonie Ysbaarts. The image shows Ysbaarts bound to a stake as a man attempts to stop the executioner from lighting the pyre.

Summary: Polemical response, by Paul Bachmann, Abbot of Altenzelle, and an early opponent of Luther, to Luther's letter of 1530 to Albert, Archbishop of Mainz. Albert was inclined towards a peaceful solution to the issues of the Reformation.

Summary: Polemical response, by Paul Bachmann, Abbot of Altenzelle, and an early opponent of Luther, to Luther's letter of 1530 to Albert, Archbishop of Mainz. Albert was inclined towards a peaceful solution to the issues of the Reformation.

An architectural historiated woodcut border on the title page of Luther's German Catechism. The border consists of a decorative arch, topped with a pair of cherubs supporting a roundel with the Luther rose on the left and a crest with the Lamb of God on the right. At the bottom of the page, the scene of the Crucifixion is depicted with Jesus in the center, flanked by the two thieves, however as the bottom right corner of the page is torn away, the second thief is missing.

An architectural historiated woodcut border on the title page of Luther's German Catechism. The border consists of a decorative arch, topped with a pair of cherubs supporting a roundel with the Luther rose on the left and a crest with the Lamb of God on the right. At the bottom of the page, the scene of the Crucifixion is depicted with Jesus in the center, flanked by the two thieves, however as the bottom right corner of the page is torn away, the second thief is missing.

An engraving depicting the body of Arnaldo of Brescia, who was burned at the stake for heresy. The image shows two men using tongs to push the Arnoldo's remaining bones into the flames as a monk and the pope watch.

An engraving depicting the body of Arnaldo of Brescia, who was burned at the stake for heresy. The image shows two men using tongs to push the Arnoldo's remaining bones into the flames as a monk and the pope watch.

Summary: A sympathetic Strasbourg printing of the Twelve Articles of the Swabian Peasants.

Summary: A sympathetic Strasbourg printing of the Twelve Articles of the Swabian Peasants.

Summary: In response to an ultimatum to the Lutheran princes and cities from Emperor Charles V to return to the pre-Reformation status quo within six months, Luther here issues some of his strongest polemic.

Summary: In response to an ultimatum to the Lutheran princes and cities from Emperor Charles V to return to the pre-Reformation status quo within six months, Luther here issues some of his strongest polemic.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Augustine the baker. The image shows Augustine, who had been kneeding dough, attempting to flee as a trio of men arrive at his bakery in order to arrest him.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Augustine the baker. The image shows Augustine, who had been kneeding dough, attempting to flee as a trio of men arrive at his bakery in order to arrest him.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of a figure, possibly of Martin Luther, dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of a figure, possibly of Martin Luther, dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book. Surrounding the monk is a separate woodcut border featuring cherubs and Wild Men in trees and the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire at the bottom.

A woodcut full-body portrait of either Martin Luther or Michael Stifel dressed in the garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book. Surrounding the monk is a separate woodcut border featuring cherubs and Wild Men in trees and the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Empire at the bottom.

Summary: This is the summer Section of Luther's postils, as edited by S. Roth. Luther was not at all pleased with Roth's slip-shod editing. Roth took sermons from whatever sources were available, including from other people (notably Bugenhagen) when copies of Luther sermons could not be found. He also conflicted some sermons, condensed others, and rewrote several.

Summary: This is the summer Section of Luther's postils, as edited by S. Roth. Luther was not at all pleased with Roth's slip-shod editing. Roth took sermons from whatever sources were available, including from other people (notably Bugenhagen) when copies of Luther sermons could not be found. He also conflicted some sermons, condensed others, and rewrote several.

Summary: Luther certainly had his problems with printers, as this edition of his "Winter Postil" testifies. Michael Lotter issued this new edition without Luther's approval. The editors took great labors, but found no favor in Wittenberg, and this edition was never reprinted.

Summary: Luther certainly had his problems with printers, as this edition of his "Winter Postil" testifies. Michael Lotter issued this new edition without Luther's approval. The editors took great labors, but found no favor in Wittenberg, and this edition was never reprinted.