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A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while the apostles sleep around him.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ praying in the Garden of Gethsemane while the apostles sleep around him.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depicting Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depicting Christ in the garden of Gethsemane. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depicting Christ carrying the Cross. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depicting Christ carrying the Cross. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depiicting Christ being scourged and crowned with thorns. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut by Urs Graf depiicting Christ being scourged and crowned with thorns. The image was taken from a 1506 harmony of the Gospel texts of the Passion, edited by Matthias Ringmann, translated by Geiler von Keysersberg and printed by Johann Knobloch in Strasbourg.

A woodcut depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ is depicted at the top center of the image, surrounded by cherubim. At the bottom right is Christ's open and empty tomb. On the bottom left, a group of cherubim are burying the body of a man, perhaps representing Christ's transformation from a physical body to a spiritual one.

A woodcut depicting the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ is depicted at the top center of the image, surrounded by cherubim. At the bottom right is Christ's open and empty tomb. On the bottom left, a group of cherubim are burying the body of a man, perhaps representing Christ's transformation from a physical body to a spiritual one.

This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, describing the conditions of his Birth and encouraging followers of Jesus to embody his same humility in birth by abstaining from luxury or excess.

This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, describing the conditions of his Birth and encouraging followers of Jesus to embody his same humility in birth by abstaining from luxury or excess.

This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, encouraging followers of Jesus to embody his same humility in birth by abstaining from luxury or excess.

This sermon addresses the humble birth of Jesus, encouraging followers of Jesus to embody his same humility in birth by abstaining from luxury or excess.

Albrecht Dürer's woodcut presents Christ seated at the table in Emmaus with the two disciples from the road and two hosts. Christ breaks the bread and thus this image captures the moment just prior to his disappearance from their sight.

Albrecht Dürer's woodcut presents Christ seated at the table in Emmaus with the two disciples from the road and two hosts. Christ breaks the bread and thus this image captures the moment just prior to his disappearance from their sight.

A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares.

A view of the Church of the Nativity, built on the site of Jesus' birth, with grain vendors selling their wares.

The act of consoling the afflicted, illustrated and accompanied by scriptural references.

The act of consoling the afflicted, illustrated and accompanied by scriptural references.

Illuminated painting depicting the Crucifixion. Jesus hangs on the cross with blood coming from the nails in his hands. A man watches on the right of the image, while two women—one appearing to be his mother, Mary—watch from the left. A small soldier pierces his side with a spear, and a sun and moon with faces appear in the sky over the cross.

Illuminated painting depicting the Crucifixion. Jesus hangs on the cross with blood coming from the nails in his hands. A man watches on the right of the image, while two women—one appearing to be his mother, Mary—watch from the left. A small soldier pierces his side with a spear, and a sun and moon with faces appear in the sky over the cross.

Signatures: A-T⁸ (T8 blank).

Signatures: A-T⁸ (T8 blank).

Summary: The sixth printing (of ten in 1523) of Luther's early treatise, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew", in which he denies the charges made against him that he did not believe in the Virgin Birth, but rather that Jesus was a naturally born child of Joseph and Mary. In this tract, Luther confesses that he believes that Jesus was born a Jew of the Virgin Mary. He also hopes that his teaching will bring more Jews to convert to Christianity.

Summary: The sixth printing (of ten in 1523) of Luther's early treatise, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew", in which he denies the charges made against him that he did not believe in the Virgin Birth, but rather that Jesus was a naturally born child of Joseph and Mary. In this tract, Luther confesses that he believes that Jesus was born a Jew of the Virgin Mary. He also hopes that his teaching will bring more Jews to convert to Christianity.

Summary: The fifth printing of Luther's early treatise, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew", in which he denies the charges made against him that he did not believe in the Virgin Birth, but rather that Jesus was a naturally born child of Joseph and Mary. In this tract, Luther confesses that he believes that Jesus was born a Jew of the Virgin Mary. He also hopes that his teaching will bring more Jews to convert to Christianity.

Summary: The fifth printing of Luther's early treatise, "That Jesus Christ was born a Jew", in which he denies the charges made against him that he did not believe in the Virgin Birth, but rather that Jesus was a naturally born child of Joseph and Mary. In this tract, Luther confesses that he believes that Jesus was born a Jew of the Virgin Mary. He also hopes that his teaching will bring more Jews to convert to Christianity.

Summary: Luther was accused by Ferdinand (brother of Charles V) of teaching that Jesus was the seed of Abraham and that Mary was not a virgin either before or after the birth of Jesus. Luther replied with this booklet that demonstrated the human and divine natures of Jesus and showed sensitivity to Jesus' Jewish background. Luther hoped that books like this could be used to convert Jews from their erroneous beliefs.

Summary: Luther was accused by Ferdinand (brother of Charles V) of teaching that Jesus was the seed of Abraham and that Mary was not a virgin either before or after the birth of Jesus. Luther replied with this booklet that demonstrated the human and divine natures of Jesus and showed sensitivity to Jesus' Jewish background. Luther hoped that books like this could be used to convert Jews from their erroneous beliefs.

Summary: German translation by Wenzeslaus Linck of Epistola contra Judaeorum, thought to be written in Arabic by Samuel of Marocco, an apostate Jew at the beginning of the 11th century and translated into Latin by the Spanish Dominican Alphonsus Bonihominis in the 14th century and widely disseminated. Bonihominis is likely the real author of the work.

Summary: German translation by Wenzeslaus Linck of Epistola contra Judaeorum, thought to be written in Arabic by Samuel of Marocco, an apostate Jew at the beginning of the 11th century and translated into Latin by the Spanish Dominican Alphonsus Bonihominis in the 14th century and widely disseminated. Bonihominis is likely the real author of the work.

Illuminated painting depicting the Deposition and Burial. The cross appears in the center of the image with two torches burning behind it. At the foot of the cross, two men carry Jesus' body, which is wrapped in burial clothes.

Illuminated painting depicting the Deposition and Burial. The cross appears in the center of the image with two torches burning behind it. At the foot of the cross, two men carry Jesus' body, which is wrapped in burial clothes.

Thomas touches the pierced side of Jesus while the apostles gather around.

Thomas touches the pierced side of Jesus while the apostles gather around.

Dürer's depiction of the resurrection of Christ focuses on Matthew's account: Christ emerges from the tomb while the guards shook in fear and became as dead men.

Dürer's depiction of the resurrection of Christ focuses on Matthew's account: Christ emerges from the tomb while the guards shook in fear and became as dead men.

Christ is seated while the guards beat him and apply a crown of thorns to his head, while the Jewish leader look on from the left.

Christ is seated while the guards beat him and apply a crown of thorns to his head, while the Jewish leader look on from the left.

Jesus washes Peter's feet in the foreground while in the background the rest of the apostles are contemplating this event.

Jesus washes Peter's feet in the foreground while in the background the rest of the apostles are contemplating this event.