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This sermon discusses the change brought to the world by the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

This sermon discusses the change brought to the world by the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.

This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.

This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

This sermon seeks to instruct Christians on the proper way to embody a true and whole love for God as has been commanded.

This sermon seeks to instruct Christians on the proper way to embody a true and whole love for God as has been commanded.

Summary: A repudiation of the understanding of "prodigies," monstrous births in humans or animals, as signs from God.

Summary: A repudiation of the understanding of "prodigies," monstrous births in humans or animals, as signs from God.

A woodcut decorating the title page of Johan Geiler von Kayersberg's Seelen Paradiss. The woodcut depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after having eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They are shown covering themselves, each holding an apple while God looks on. In the bottom right of the scene, an angel carrying a sword guards the gate to the garden.

A woodcut decorating the title page of Johan Geiler von Kayersberg's Seelen Paradiss. The woodcut depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after having eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They are shown covering themselves, each holding an apple while God looks on. In the bottom right of the scene, an angel carrying a sword guards the gate to the garden.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge as God looks on from Heaven. To the right, they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. A set of four decorative woodcuts create a border around the main image and depict plants and birds.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge as God looks on from Heaven. To the right, they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. A set of four decorative woodcuts create a border around the main image and depict plants and birds.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John III, 16, "For God so loved the world ..."

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John III, 16, "For God so loved the world ..."

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John 3:16 (God So Loved The World).

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John 3:16 (God So Loved The World).

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Summary: First edition of a sermon by Martin Luther on the judgment and righteousness of God. In the second part of the sermon Luther denies the judicial authority of the pope and councils.

Summary: First edition of a sermon by Martin Luther on the judgment and righteousness of God. In the second part of the sermon Luther denies the judicial authority of the pope and councils.

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

A woodcut border to Luther's Eyn kurtze vnterichtu[n]g, warauff Christus seine Kirchen, oder Gemain gebawet hab printed in 1524. The border is composed of four separate woodcuts depicting God or Jesus Christ holding the globus cruciger (top), decorative pillars with fish and plant motifs (sides), and the scene of the woman and the dragon from Revelations 7 (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Eyn kurtze vnterichtu[n]g, warauff Christus seine Kirchen, oder Gemain gebawet hab printed in 1524. The border is composed of four separate woodcuts depicting God or Jesus Christ holding the globus cruciger (top), decorative pillars with fish and plant motifs (sides), and the scene of the woman and the dragon from Revelations 7 (bottom).

A woodcut border to the New deudsch Psalter printed in 1528. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting a bird flanked by decorative elements (top), a pair of cherub heads with plant motifs (sides), and God or Jesus Christ holding a globus cruciger and flanked by cherubs (bottom).

A woodcut border to the New deudsch Psalter printed in 1528. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting a bird flanked by decorative elements (top), a pair of cherub heads with plant motifs (sides), and God or Jesus Christ holding a globus cruciger and flanked by cherubs (bottom).

The title page of Martin Luther's Low German translation of the Bible featuring a collection of biblical scenes and symbols based on Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, "Law and Gospel" (or "Sin and Redemption"). On the left of the image are scenes representing Law/Sin, including: a dead tree, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, Adam and Eve, the brazen serpent, and a corpse lying atop a tomb.

The title page of Martin Luther's Low German translation of the Bible featuring a collection of biblical scenes and symbols based on Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, "Law and Gospel" (or "Sin and Redemption"). On the left of the image are scenes representing Law/Sin, including: a dead tree, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, Adam and Eve, the brazen serpent, and a corpse lying atop a tomb.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

An initial letter "A" featuring a kneeling man holding a harp and looking up at God.

An initial letter "A" featuring a kneeling man holding a harp and looking up at God.

An initial letter "B" featuring the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit as a dove and both God and Christ holding an orbis cruciger.

An initial letter "B" featuring the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit as a dove and both God and Christ holding an orbis cruciger.