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  • A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting God creating the world. the arch of the "A" is made from a bent over plam tree.
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    Initial letter with God creating the world

    Lemberger, Georg, 1495?-1540?
    A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting God creating the world. the arch of the "A" is made from a bent over plam tree.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "A" depicting God creating the world. the arch of the "A" is made from a bent over plam tree.
  • A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
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    Initial letter with Moses delivering his farewell

    Lemberger, Georg, 1495?-1540?
    A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
  • A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
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    Initial letter with Moses delivering his farewell

    Lemberger, Georg, 1495?-1540?
    A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "D" illustrated with the scene of Moses delivering his farewell discourse while God looks down from Heaven. Moses is depicted with horns, a common practice in Western art before the Renaissance.
  • A woodcut initial letter "U" depicting Moses praying before God in Heaven, who is holding a globus cruciger. Moses is here depicted with horns, which was common before the Renaissance. The shape of the "U" includes two cherubs atop pillars and a bound bird.
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    Initial letter with Moses kneeling before God

    Lemberger, Georg, 1495?-1540?
    A woodcut initial letter "U" depicting Moses praying before God in Heaven, who is holding a globus cruciger. Moses is here depicted with horns, which was common before the Renaissance. The shape of the "U" includes two cherubs atop pillars and a bound bird.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut initial letter "U" depicting Moses praying before God in Heaven, who is holding a globus cruciger. Moses is here depicted with horns, which was common before the Renaissance. The shape of the "U" includes two cherubs atop pillars and a bound bird.
  • A woodcut depicting God blessing Jacob as he dreams, represented by three angels descending/ascending a ladder linking Heaven and Earth. Above the woodcut is a section of handwritten marginalia.
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    Jacob's Dream

    Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553
    A woodcut depicting God blessing Jacob as he dreams, represented by three angels descending/ascending a ladder linking Heaven and Earth. Above the woodcut is a section of handwritten marginalia.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut depicting God blessing Jacob as he dreams, represented by three angels descending/ascending a ladder linking Heaven and Earth. Above the woodcut is a section of handwritten marginalia.
  • A woodcut image depicting the assumption of Lazarus and the damnation of the rich man as told in Luke 16. Lazarus appears held in the arms of God/Christ in the sky as the rich man sinks into a hole filled with flames.
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    Lazarus and the Rich Man

    A woodcut image depicting the assumption of Lazarus and the damnation of the rich man as told in Luke 16. Lazarus appears held in the arms of God/Christ in the sky as the rich man sinks into a hole filled with flames.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1523
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A woodcut image depicting the assumption of Lazarus and the damnation of the rich man as told in Luke 16. Lazarus appears held in the arms of God/Christ in the sky as the rich man sinks into a hole filled with flames.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1740-10-24
    1740-10-23
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.
  • A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr. Churchy, Attorny at Law in Breconshire, South Wales, and one with several lines of crossed out writing, the first three unreadable, and the last four in Latin including the name Petrus [Borden] (Peter Borden) Meno-Frankfurtensis (Frankfurt am Main).
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    Letter from John Bennet to Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley

    Bennet, John
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1751-03-20
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Nancy" Ann Bolton

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1769-01-12
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.
  • A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1766-11-07
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.
  • A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Bristol

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767-09-29
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.
  • A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.
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    Letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison, Port Patrick

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767-03-29
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison discussing Christ's sacrifice and salvation, advising that she should trust in God.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison discussing Christ's sacrifice and salvation, advising that she should trust in God.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1766-11-30
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison discussing Christ's sacrifice and salvation, advising that she should trust in God.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell advising him and his wife to trust in God's plan for them.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Dublin, April 20, 1748

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell advising him and his wife to trust in God's plan for them.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1748-04-20
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell advising him and his wife to trust in God's plan for them.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse [London]

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767-12-23
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1768-02-03
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1770-01-01
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon, Norwich

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767-12-06
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Jane (Bisson) Cock (Jane Cork?)

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1789-11-03
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.
  • A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal discussing the spread of God's word abroad, encouraging her to continue her study of the scriptures, and urging her to care for her physical health as well.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Mrs. Nuttal, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal discussing the spread of God's word abroad, encouraging her to continue her study of the scriptures, and urging her to care for her physical health as well.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1782-07-31
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to a Mrs. Nuttal discussing the spread of God's word abroad, encouraging her to continue her study of the scriptures, and urging her to care for her physical health as well.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley, London

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1790-10-05
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.
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