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Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation.

Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

An engraving depicting the coronation of a king, as overseen by a bishop within a cathedral.

An engraving depicting the coronation of a king, as overseen by a bishop within a cathedral.

A pair of engravings depicting worshipers kneeling before a priest to recieve marks on their foreheads in observation of Ash Wednesday (top) and a woman recieving Communion (bottom).

A pair of engravings depicting worshipers kneeling before a priest to recieve marks on their foreheads in observation of Ash Wednesday (top) and a woman recieving Communion (bottom).

A series of 35 engravings depicting the stages of a Roman Catholic mass. The engravings are displayed nine to a page across four pages, and each one is numbered in the upper left corner with the description of the stage of mass at the bottom. In each scene, a different picture hangs above the altar, depicting in sequence the Passion with a description of the scene at the above the engraving.

A series of 35 engravings depicting the stages of a Roman Catholic mass. The engravings are displayed nine to a page across four pages, and each one is numbered in the upper left corner with the description of the stage of mass at the bottom. In each scene, a different picture hangs above the altar, depicting in sequence the Passion with a description of the scene at the above the engraving.

An engraving depicting the persecution of Protestants under King Sigismund in Poland. The image shows two clergymen overseeing the beating and murder of people in the streets and the burning of a building.

An engraving depicting the persecution of Protestants under King Sigismund in Poland. The image shows two clergymen overseeing the beating and murder of people in the streets and the burning of a building.

A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.

A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.

A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.

A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, stating that several men could not join their society, nor could they serve as preachers or clergymen.

A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, stating that several men could not join their society, nor could they serve as preachers or clergymen.

A letter from John Wesley to George Baldwin discussing Baldwin's health and giving advice for managing Baldwin's stomach problems while maintaining his preaching responsibilities.

A letter from John Wesley to George Baldwin discussing Baldwin's health and giving advice for managing Baldwin's stomach problems while maintaining his preaching responsibilities.

A letter from John Wesley to Richard Rodda addressing his concerns regarding reproach for the Methodist's rules and manner of preaching, supporting the words of John Broadbent, and encourabing Rodda to continue his good work.

A letter from John Wesley to Richard Rodda addressing his concerns regarding reproach for the Methodist's rules and manner of preaching, supporting the words of John Broadbent, and encourabing Rodda to continue his good work.

A letter from John Wesley to Robert Hall, Jr., discussing recent changes in the preachers visiting and working the circuit with Hall.

A letter from John Wesley to Robert Hall, Jr., discussing recent changes in the preachers visiting and working the circuit with Hall.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, explaining the unexpected circumstances of her first few days in Rochester, sharing her plans for returning to London, giving an update on her health and treatments, and describing her visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to attend a service.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, explaining the unexpected circumstances of her first few days in Rochester, sharing her plans for returning to London, giving an update on her health and treatments, and describing her visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to attend a service.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to a Madam Hill discussing the health of Sir Rowland Hill and delivering news of a young man who had been sent to Trevecca College by Lady Glenorchy. The letter also contains a post script from Lady Ann Erskine discussing her time at the College in the south of Wales and the death of her Aunt.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to a Madam Hill discussing the health of Sir Rowland Hill and delivering news of a young man who had been sent to Trevecca College by Lady Glenorchy. The letter also contains a post script from Lady Ann Erskine discussing her time at the College in the south of Wales and the death of her Aunt.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to "dear Wilks" informing him that she is sending a student to bring him to Trevecca College and expressing her thanks for his support.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to "dear Wilks" informing him that she is sending a student to bring him to Trevecca College and expressing her thanks for his support.

A handwritten letter, in German, addressed to Samsons Schoffler zu Seyda and Mathes Pustewald, concerning the parish of Neuerdorff, and the death of the Rev. Wust.

A handwritten letter, in German, addressed to Samsons Schoffler zu Seyda and Mathes Pustewald, concerning the parish of Neuerdorff, and the death of the Rev. Wust.

A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.