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  • Summary: Sixth printing of a letter addressed to Albrecht von Brandenburg (later Albert, Duke of Prussia) the new General of the Teutonic Knights. In response to a question by the general, Luther applies his critique of monastic celibacy to military orders, stressing that it is pleasing to God to have families and to raise children.
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    An die Herren deütschs Ordens : das sye falsche Keüscheit meyden, und zuor rechten eelichen Keuscheit greiffen, Ermanung

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Sixth printing of a letter addressed to Albrecht von Brandenburg (later Albert, Duke of Prussia) the new General of the Teutonic Knights. In response to a question by the general, Luther applies his critique of monastic celibacy to military orders, stressing that it is pleasing to God to have families and to raise children.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: Sixth printing of a letter addressed to Albrecht von Brandenburg (later Albert, Duke of Prussia) the new General of the Teutonic Knights. In response to a question by the general, Luther applies his critique of monastic celibacy to military orders, stressing that it is pleasing to God to have families and to raise children.
  • 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.
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    An die herren Deutschs Ordens, das sy falsche keuschhait meyden, : Vnd zuor rechten Eelichen Keuschhait greyffen, Ermanu[n]g

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    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.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    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.
  • A pair of engravings depicting Jewish weddings in Portugal (top) and Germany (bottom). The Portugese wedding shows a gathering indoors, the bride sitting beneath a canopy on a dais as the groom raises a glass to toss it down and break. The German wedding shows a gathering outdoors, the bride and groom trading rings beneath a tallit as the rabbi guides them.
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    Ceremonie Nuptiale des Juifs Portugais [et] Juifs Allemands

    Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733
    A pair of engravings depicting Jewish weddings in Portugal (top) and Germany (bottom). The Portugese wedding shows a gathering indoors, the bride sitting beneath a canopy on a dais as the groom raises a glass to toss it down and break. The German wedding shows a gathering outdoors, the bride and groom trading rings beneath a tallit as the rabbi guides them.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1741
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A pair of engravings depicting Jewish weddings in Portugal (top) and Germany (bottom). The Portugese wedding shows a gathering indoors, the bride sitting beneath a canopy on a dais as the groom raises a glass to toss it down and break. The German wedding shows a gathering outdoors, the bride and groom trading rings beneath a tallit as the rabbi guides them.
  • A pair of engravings depicting a Catholic wedding ceremony (top) and a priest blessing a newlywed couple's nuptial bed (bottom).
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    Ceremonie de Mariage et Benediction du Lit Nuptial

    Picart, Bernard, 1673-1733
    A pair of engravings depicting a Catholic wedding ceremony (top) and a priest blessing a newlywed couple's nuptial bed (bottom).
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1741
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A pair of engravings depicting a Catholic wedding ceremony (top) and a priest blessing a newlywed couple's nuptial bed (bottom).
  • Summary: The Connecticut Observer issued on Monday, April 23, 1832. Includes a list of daily Bible verses, articles on religious news, reports on sunday schools, reports on mission work, excerpts of sermons, poetry, marriage and death notices, community event notices, advertisements, letters to the editor, and excerpts from other newspapers.
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    Connecticut Observer, Hartford, Monday, April 23, 1832

    Summary: The Connecticut Observer issued on Monday, April 23, 1832. Includes a list of daily Bible verses, articles on religious news, reports on sunday schools, reports on mission work, excerpts of sermons, poetry, marriage and death notices, community event notices, advertisements, letters to the editor, and excerpts from other newspapers.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1832-04-23
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: The Connecticut Observer issued on Monday, April 23, 1832. Includes a list of daily Bible verses, articles on religious news, reports on sunday schools, reports on mission work, excerpts of sermons, poetry, marriage and death notices, community event notices, advertisements, letters to the editor, and excerpts from other newspapers.
  • Open letter to Hans Schott, Knight, by Luther on the subject of filial piety in marriage, i.e. to what extent the wishes of the parent must be taken into account in the choice of a life partner. Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
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    Das Elltern die Kinder zuo der Ee nicht zwinge[n] noch hindern : Vnd die Kinder on der Elltern willen sich nicht verloben sollen

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Open letter to Hans Schott, Knight, by Luther on the subject of filial piety in marriage, i.e. to what extent the wishes of the parent must be taken into account in the choice of a life partner. Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    Open letter to Hans Schott, Knight, by Luther on the subject of filial piety in marriage, i.e. to what extent the wishes of the parent must be taken into account in the choice of a life partner. Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
  • Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
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    Das Elltern die Kinder zur Ehe nicht zwingen noch hyndern : Vnd die kinder on der elltern willen sich nicht verloben sollen

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
  • Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
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    Das Ellternn die Kinder zůr Ehe nicht zwinge[n] nach hindern vnd die Kinder on der Elltern willen sich nicht verloben sollenn

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
  • Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
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    Das Eltern die kinder zuo der Ehe nicht zwinge[n] noch hindern, : Vnd die kinder on der elltern willen sich nicht verloben solle[n]

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1524
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: Parental consent was an issue during the Reformation. Catholic orthodoxy demanded parental consent of the bridal couple as it impacted property. Luther saw value in both sides, arguing that while parents ought not to be able to compel children to marry or prevent weddings, the children ought to seek their parents' consent.
  • Summary: Essay on the historical and Scriptural foundations of clerical marriage, written following the marriage of Wolfgang Reissenbusch, Praeceptor of the Collegial Church of St. Antonius in Lichtenberg.
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    De coniugio episcoporum et diaconorum : ad venerandum doctorem VVolffgangum Reissenbusch monasterij Lichtembergensis Praeceptorem

    Bugenhagen, Johann, 1485-1558
    Summary: Essay on the historical and Scriptural foundations of clerical marriage, written following the marriage of Wolfgang Reissenbusch, Praeceptor of the Collegial Church of St. Antonius in Lichtenberg.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1525
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: Essay on the historical and Scriptural foundations of clerical marriage, written following the marriage of Wolfgang Reissenbusch, Praeceptor of the Collegial Church of St. Antonius in Lichtenberg.
  • Summary: One of several printings of Luther's own revision of a sermon on the subject of marriage, printed without his approval earlier the same year.
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    Ein Predig von de[m] eelichen Stand

    Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
    Summary: One of several printings of Luther's own revision of a sermon on the subject of marriage, printed without his approval earlier the same year.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Issued or Published
    1519
    Collection
    Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: One of several printings of Luther's own revision of a sermon on the subject of marriage, printed without his approval earlier the same year.
  • A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
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    George Whitefield letter to William Lunell, ca. 1768

    Whitefield, George, 1714-1770
    A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1767/1769
    Collection
    George Whitefield letters
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from George Whitefield to William Lunell, a banker, discussing Lunell's marriage and family situation and plans for a future visit.
  • Summary: An interpretation of the text of the Old Testament in regards to marriage.
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    God's views on marriage as revealed in the Old Testament

    Besant, Annie, 1847-1933
    Summary: An interpretation of the text of the Old Testament in regards to marriage.
    Subject - Time Period
    Nineteenth century
    Date Created
    1883
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    Summary: An interpretation of the text of the Old Testament in regards to marriage.
  • A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
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    Letter from Charles Wesley to John and Mary Bosanquet Fletcher, [London]

    Wesley, Charles, 1707-1788
    A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1784-03-13
    Collection
    Charles Wesley family papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from Charles Wesley in two parts, one to John Fletcher and one to Mary Fletcher. Wesley writes to Mr. Fletcher about the delays to Mr. Fletcher's book publication, as well as his plans for next visiting London. Wesley writes to Mrs. Fletcher of his friendship with her husband and congratulating them on their marriage, a hymn he wrote that she wishes to hear, congratulating her on their marriage, and giving her some advice on married life.
  • A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church. The German reformers and Protestant princes took an active part in these events, and some of them still believed that they had found an ally in Henry, despite his earlier hostility to Luther.
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    Letter from Georg Spalatin to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg, May 3, 1534

    Spalatin, Georg, 1484-1545
    A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1534-05-03
    Collections
    Georg Spalatin letters, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A cover letter, dated May 3, 1534, for a manuscript which Spalatin had promised to Duke Magnus III of Mecklenburg regarding the justification used by Henry VIII for his divorce from Catherine of Aragon, which was never recognized by Rome. Henry had married Anne Boleyn in January of 1533 and on May 23 1534, Pope Clement VII invalidated Henry's divorce and remarriage, which led to England's final break with Rome and the foundingn of the Anglican Church.
  • A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
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    Letter from Georg Spalatin to Heinrich von Einsiedel, October 7, 1528

    Spalatin, Georg, 1484-1545
    A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
    Subject - Time Period
    Sixteenth century
    Date Created
    1528-10-07
    Collections
    Georg Spalatin letters, Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter written to the "Noble and Right worthy Heinrich von Einsiedel" in Gnansteyn. The matter being addressed is the refusal of Brosius Berger to take an oath, thus hindering Katharina Gockritz from getting married. Mention of consultation with Doctor Martin [Luther] is in the letter. With the exception of the upper right corner which is missing, the paper is in good condition. The date "1528" appears in the upper left corner in a different ink.
  • A partial letter from John Wesley to Ebenzer Blackwell concerning his wife opening and reading his correspondence while he away from England.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Castlebar, Ireland

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A partial letter from John Wesley to Ebenzer Blackwell concerning his wife opening and reading his correspondence while he away from England.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1758-06-05
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A partial letter from John Wesley to Ebenzer Blackwell concerning his wife opening and reading his correspondence while he away from England.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell discussing his travels, how his wife has been handling this new lifestyle, and the struggles of Richard Ellison.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell, Epworth, England

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell discussing his travels, how his wife has been handling this new lifestyle, and the struggles of Richard Ellison.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1752-04-16
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell discussing his travels, how his wife has been handling this new lifestyle, and the struggles of Richard Ellison.
  • 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 Jane Cock (Cork?) expressing happiness at hearing from her about her marriage and encouraging her to keep her faith.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Jane (Bisson) Cock (Jane Cork?), Leeds

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) expressing happiness at hearing from her about her marriage and encouraging her to keep her faith.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1789-08-03
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    IN COPYRIGHT
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) expressing happiness at hearing from her about her marriage and encouraging her to keep her faith.
  • A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) congratulating her on her marriage, though expressing disapointment that she had not married one of the Methodist preachers.
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    Letter from John Wesley to Jane Bisson Cock (Jane Cork?), Dublin

    Wesley, John, 1703-1791
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) congratulating her on her marriage, though expressing disapointment that she had not married one of the Methodist preachers.
    Subject - Time Period
    Eighteenth century
    Date Created
    1789-04-07
    Collection
    John Wesley papers
    Copyright
    NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
    A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) congratulating her on her marriage, though expressing disapointment that she had not married one of the Methodist preachers.
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