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Summary: One of six 1523 editions of a collection of sermons delivered by Luther in 1522, directed against A. Karlstadt.

Summary: One of six 1523 editions of a collection of sermons delivered by Luther in 1522, directed against A. Karlstadt.

Summary: Second printing of the eight sermons Luther preached on his return from Wartburg Castle, March 9-16, 1522. They dealt with the mass, the Lord's Supper, images, fating, auricular confession, and other topics. These sermons allowed Luther to restore order in Wittenberg and put and end to the Tumults that had griped the city during his absence.

Summary: Second printing of the eight sermons Luther preached on his return from Wartburg Castle, March 9-16, 1522. They dealt with the mass, the Lord's Supper, images, fating, auricular confession, and other topics. These sermons allowed Luther to restore order in Wittenberg and put and end to the Tumults that had griped the city during his absence.

A woodcut depicting the bronze laver for priestly washing (top), the altar of burnt offering made of acacia wood with four horns on its four corners (center), and the bronze implements for tending the altar (bottom).

A woodcut depicting the bronze laver for priestly washing (top), the altar of burnt offering made of acacia wood with four horns on its four corners (center), and the bronze implements for tending the altar (bottom).

A woodcut depicting the Ark of the Covanent with its lid decorated with two cherubim, and the Altar of Incense with a chalice of burning incense placed on it.

A woodcut depicting the Ark of the Covanent with its lid decorated with two cherubim, and the Altar of Incense with a chalice of burning incense placed on it.

Summary: Sermon preached July 20, 1522, on Luke 5:1-11 (Peter's large catch of fish).

Summary: Sermon preached July 20, 1522, on Luke 5:1-11 (Peter's large catch of fish).

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.

A woodcut depicting the Monk-Calf of Freyberg, which was born with a tonsure-like irregularity on its head, resembling the common hairstyle of a Catholic monk.

A woodcut depicting the Monk-Calf of Freyberg, which was born with a tonsure-like irregularity on its head, resembling the common hairstyle of a Catholic monk.

Summary: Luther's German translation of the Wittenberg usage of the Catholic rite of Baptism (Ordo baptizandi). The work was reprinted fifteen times between 1523 and 1526, when Luther issued a revised edition.

Summary: Luther's German translation of the Wittenberg usage of the Catholic rite of Baptism (Ordo baptizandi). The work was reprinted fifteen times between 1523 and 1526, when Luther issued a revised edition.

A woodcut depicting the "Papal Ass," a monster purported to have been pulled from the Tiber in Rome as a portent of the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church.

A woodcut depicting the "Papal Ass," a monster purported to have been pulled from the Tiber in Rome as a portent of the corruption of the Roman Catholic Church.

Summary: Three sermons preached June 10, July 13, 20, 1522, on texts John 10:1 (unlawful entry into sheepfold), Luke 6:36 (Be merciful as God is), and Luke 5:1-11 (Peter's large catch of fish).

Summary: Three sermons preached June 10, July 13, 20, 1522, on texts John 10:1 (unlawful entry into sheepfold), Luke 6:36 (Be merciful as God is), and Luke 5:1-11 (Peter's large catch of fish).

Summary: In this sermon Karlstadt attacks the Catholic clergy for threatening people with fires of purgatory and eternal torment in order to persuade them to buy indulgences. The title vignette woodcut shoes people in purgatory. Priority of printing is unknown, because none of the printing originated in Wittenberg.

Summary: In this sermon Karlstadt attacks the Catholic clergy for threatening people with fires of purgatory and eternal torment in order to persuade them to buy indulgences. The title vignette woodcut shoes people in purgatory. Priority of printing is unknown, because none of the printing originated in Wittenberg.

Summary: This is Luther's first sermon for Christmas Day. It was first preached in 1520 and is a simple explanation of the biblical account of the birth of Christ.

Summary: This is Luther's first sermon for Christmas Day. It was first preached in 1520 and is a simple explanation of the biblical account of the birth of Christ.

Summary: Sermon prepared at the request of Spalatin for M. Schart on worthy preparation for death, but never preached.

Summary: Sermon prepared at the request of Spalatin for M. Schart on worthy preparation for death, but never preached.

Summary: The Reformation in Esslingen was marked by a long series of conflicts and was not resolved until 1531. In this short letter Luther replies to the "Articles on Confession" proposed by J. Lonicer, pastor of Esslingen.

Summary: The Reformation in Esslingen was marked by a long series of conflicts and was not resolved until 1531. In this short letter Luther replies to the "Articles on Confession" proposed by J. Lonicer, pastor of Esslingen.

Summary: This sermon preached June 22, 1522, on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk. 16:19-31) was initially published under the title of Sermon secundum Lucam am 16. This printing from the city of Erfurt represents a version of the sermon reworked by Luther in 1523.

Summary: This sermon preached June 22, 1522, on the parable of the rich man and Lazarus (Lk. 16:19-31) was initially published under the title of Sermon secundum Lucam am 16. This printing from the city of Erfurt represents a version of the sermon reworked by Luther in 1523.

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.

Summary: Sermon preached May 3, 1523, in the presence of Duke Bogislaus of Pomerania, on John 16:5-14.

Summary: Sermon preached May 3, 1523, in the presence of Duke Bogislaus of Pomerania, on John 16:5-14.

Summary: A sermon by Martin Luther on Matthew 5,20 "unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

Summary: A sermon by Martin Luther on Matthew 5,20 "unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

A decorative woodcut depicting a floral printer's ornament below the date of printing, "1523."

A decorative woodcut depicting a floral printer's ornament below the date of printing, "1523."

A historiated woodcut border framing the first page of Isocrates' Ad Nicolem Regem de institutione principis. The border features a pair of horn blowers, decorative columns, and floral designs.

A historiated woodcut border framing the first page of Isocrates' Ad Nicolem Regem de institutione principis. The border features a pair of horn blowers, decorative columns, and floral designs.

A woodcut border to Johannes Faber's anti-Luther tract printed in 1523. The border consists of four woodcuts depicting a cherub with a bow and arrows atop a decorative column (right), a cherub with a ball atop a decorative column (left), a pair of bucrania flanking a shield with the chi-rho and "EC" on it (bottom), and a group of cherubs (top).

A woodcut border to Johannes Faber's anti-Luther tract printed in 1523. The border consists of four woodcuts depicting a cherub with a bow and arrows atop a decorative column (right), a cherub with a ball atop a decorative column (left), a pair of bucrania flanking a shield with the chi-rho and "EC" on it (bottom), and a group of cherubs (top).

A woodcut border to Luther's Acht sermon printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of cherubs riding fish or dolphins flanking a face (top), floral ornamentation (sides), and a pair of cherubs accompanied by two sphinxes breastfeeding satyrs (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Acht sermon printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of cherubs riding fish or dolphins flanking a face (top), floral ornamentation (sides), and a pair of cherubs accompanied by two sphinxes breastfeeding satyrs (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Christmas sermon printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of armed cherubs (top), a cherub, bird, and monkey climbing a pair of grapevines (sides), and a pair of kneeling men flanking the printer's mark of Michel Buchfürer featuring a bull (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Christmas sermon printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of armed cherubs (top), a cherub, bird, and monkey climbing a pair of grapevines (sides), and a pair of kneeling men flanking the printer's mark of Michel Buchfürer featuring a bull (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Das Ihesus Christus ain geborner Iude sey printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting dueling cherubs (top), decorative plant motifs (sides), and two cherubs atop cornucopias (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Das Ihesus Christus ain geborner Iude sey printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting dueling cherubs (top), decorative plant motifs (sides), and two cherubs atop cornucopias (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Das Jesus Christus ein geborner Jude sey printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting a pair of cherubs flanking decorative scrollwork (top), floral patterns (sides), and decorative fish design (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Das Jesus Christus ein geborner Jude sey printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting a pair of cherubs flanking decorative scrollwork (top), floral patterns (sides), and decorative fish design (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Dass Jesus Christus ein geborener Jude sei printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting dueling cherubs (top), decorative plant motifs (sides), and two cherubs atop cornucopias (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Dass Jesus Christus ein geborener Jude sei printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting dueling cherubs (top), decorative plant motifs (sides), and two cherubs atop cornucopias (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's German translation of the Old Testament printed in 1523. The border is composed of one woodcut depicting an architectural arch supported by four columns, a gathering of cherubs (top and sides), and a group of worshipers (?) around a crucified Christ (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's German translation of the Old Testament printed in 1523. The border is composed of one woodcut depicting an architectural arch supported by four columns, a gathering of cherubs (top and sides), and a group of worshipers (?) around a crucified Christ (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's German translation of the Baptismal rite printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut based on a design from the workshop of Lucas Cranach, the Elder, depicting a pair of decorative dragons (top), a nymph or Venus and a cherub (right), a satyr and a cherub (left), and a decoratibe scroll (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's German translation of the Baptismal rite printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut based on a design from the workshop of Lucas Cranach, the Elder, depicting a pair of decorative dragons (top), a nymph or Venus and a cherub (right), a satyr and a cherub (left), and a decoratibe scroll (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Reason and Answer that Women may leave their Cloisters in a Godly manner printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of cherubs riding fish or dolphins flanking a face (top), floral ornamentation (sides), and a pair of cherubs accompanied by two sphinxes breastfeeding satyrs (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Reason and Answer that Women may leave their Cloisters in a Godly manner printed in 1523. The border is composed of a single woodcut depicting a pair of cherubs riding fish or dolphins flanking a face (top), floral ornamentation (sides), and a pair of cherubs accompanied by two sphinxes breastfeeding satyrs (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's sermon on Matthew 5:20 printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting floral columns with bird motifs (sides), floral motifs (top), and two cherubs holding a blank crest (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's sermon on Matthew 5:20 printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting floral columns with bird motifs (sides), floral motifs (top), and two cherubs holding a blank crest (bottom).

A woodcut border to Mattias Blochinger's response to Dominicus Beyer's preaching. The border consists of four separate woodcuts depicting a pair of cherubs dueling (bottom), decorative plant motif (left), a Wild Man or a Green Man (top), and a cherub playing either a violin or viola (right).

A woodcut border to Mattias Blochinger's response to Dominicus Beyer's preaching. The border consists of four separate woodcuts depicting a pair of cherubs dueling (bottom), decorative plant motif (left), a Wild Man or a Green Man (top), and a cherub playing either a violin or viola (right).

A woodcut border to a collection of Luther's sermons printed in 1523. The border is comprised of a single woodcut and depicts a forest filled with deer, lions, horses, a unicorn, and a pair of cherubs holding rabbits and a shield (bottom). At the top of the woodcut, a dove with a branch in its mouth sits above a pair of decorative dragons above a frame surrounding the title.

A woodcut border to a collection of Luther's sermons printed in 1523. The border is comprised of a single woodcut and depicts a forest filled with deer, lions, horses, a unicorn, and a pair of cherubs holding rabbits and a shield (bottom). At the top of the woodcut, a dove with a branch in its mouth sits above a pair of decorative dragons above a frame surrounding the title.

A woodcut border to a collection of Luther's sermons printed in 1523. The border is comprised of a single woodcut and depicts four scenes: two well dressed men appearing to be appealing to God (right), Jesus preaching to a group while behind him is a fourest full of sheep and chickens (bottom), pilgrims or worshipers climbing a path towards a church (left), and shadowy figures surrounding a kneeling man in a cloak (top).

A woodcut border to a collection of Luther's sermons printed in 1523. The border is comprised of a single woodcut and depicts four scenes: two well dressed men appearing to be appealing to God (right), Jesus preaching to a group while behind him is a fourest full of sheep and chickens (bottom), pilgrims or worshipers climbing a path towards a church (left), and shadowy figures surrounding a kneeling man in a cloak (top).

A woodcut border to a set of eight Luther sermons printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting a cherub playing a violin atop a plant (right), a woman below a pair of fish (left), and various ornamental and floral designs (top and bottom).

A woodcut border to a set of eight Luther sermons printed in 1523. The border is composed of four woodcuts depicting a cherub playing a violin atop a plant (right), a woman below a pair of fish (left), and various ornamental and floral designs (top and bottom).

The title page of Sebastian Münster's Arukh ha-shorashot = Dictionarium Hebraicum : nunc primum aeditum & typis excusum : Adiectis Chaldaicis uocabulis non parum multis featuring the printer's mark of Johann Froben, a pair of hands supporting a caduceus.

The title page of Sebastian Münster's Arukh ha-shorashot = Dictionarium Hebraicum : nunc primum aeditum & typis excusum : Adiectis Chaldaicis uocabulis non parum multis featuring the printer's mark of Johann Froben, a pair of hands supporting a caduceus.

A historiated woodcut border of Institutio principis Christiani : saluberrimis referta praeceptis. The border features cherubs, columns, male and female figures merged with the floral designs, as well as a pair of rabbits.

A historiated woodcut border of Institutio principis Christiani : saluberrimis referta praeceptis. The border features cherubs, columns, male and female figures merged with the floral designs, as well as a pair of rabbits.

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 "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.

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.

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.

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 initial letter "U" depicting a woman and a man kneeling before an altar with a sheep on it. The bottom and right curve of the "U" is made from the image of a dragon.

A woodcut initial letter "U" depicting a woman and a man kneeling before an altar with a sheep on it. The bottom and right curve of the "U" is made from the image of a dragon.

A woodcut initial letter "R" with a floral motif.

A woodcut initial letter "R" with a floral motif.

A woodcut initial letter "D" depicting Jesus Christ transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John.

A woodcut initial letter "D" depicting Jesus Christ transfigured in the presence of Peter, James, and John.

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 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 depicting Jesus Christ with a halo of light.

A woodcut depicting Jesus Christ with a halo of light.

A woodcut depicting Joseph beside Pharaoh's bedside (top) explaining the meaning of his dream of seven fat and seven lean cows, and seven good and seven lean stalks, represents seven years of feast and famine that will come to Egypt.

A woodcut depicting Joseph beside Pharaoh's bedside (top) explaining the meaning of his dream of seven fat and seven lean cows, and seven good and seven lean stalks, represents seven years of feast and famine that will come to Egypt.

A woodcut depicting the lampstand, table, and bread of presence surrounded by plates, jugs, and bowls.

A woodcut depicting the lampstand, table, and bread of presence surrounded by plates, jugs, and bowls.

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 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 woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A woodcut portrait of Martin Luther dressed in the traditional garb of an Augustinian monk and holding a book, likely a Bible, with a dove above him, representing the Holy Spirit.

A set of three woodcuts: two medallion portraits of Erasmus Desidarius and Ulrich van Hutten and one medallion schematic caricature double portrait of Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon.

A set of three woodcuts: two medallion portraits of Erasmus Desidarius and Ulrich van Hutten and one medallion schematic caricature double portrait of Martin Luther and Philip Melanchthon.

A woodcut depicting Noah's Ark (Der Kaste Noe) safe and afloat amidst the torential rains (center). At the bottom of the image there is a field of fallen trees and dead people and animals left behind by the receeding waters. in the top left of the image there is a dove carrying an olive branch, signalling the receeding of the waters.

A woodcut depicting Noah's Ark (Der Kaste Noe) safe and afloat amidst the torential rains (center). At the bottom of the image there is a field of fallen trees and dead people and animals left behind by the receeding waters. in the top left of the image there is a dove carrying an olive branch, signalling the receeding of the waters.

A woodcut portrait of Ulrich van Hutten dressed in armor and wearing a laurel crown. Below the portrait is the motto "IACTA EST ALEA," translated as "the die is cast." In the four corners of the portrait are coats of arms.

A woodcut portrait of Ulrich van Hutten dressed in armor and wearing a laurel crown. Below the portrait is the motto "IACTA EST ALEA," translated as "the die is cast." In the four corners of the portrait are coats of arms.

A woodcut image, possibly a printer's mark of Johann Schott, depicting God's hand descending from Heaven grasping a mace with a nest of storks on top of it (top left) and a fallen knight beneath the mace (bottom). Above and below the mark are the words "Allein Gott eer" (above) and "Aller Gewalt von Gott" (below).

A woodcut image, possibly a printer's mark of Johann Schott, depicting God's hand descending from Heaven grasping a mace with a nest of storks on top of it (top left) and a fallen knight beneath the mace (bottom). Above and below the mark are the words "Allein Gott eer" (above) and "Aller Gewalt von Gott" (below).

A woodcut image, possibly a printer's mark of Johann Schott, depicting God's hand descending from Heaven grasping a mace with a nest of storks on top of it (top left) and a fallen knight beneath the mace (bottom). Four lines of text in German, Latin, Hebrew, and Greek, surround the image: "Aller Gewalt von Gott" (top), ": מרשךרם חשפסך בנר אךם" (right), "Parcere Subiectis, & debellare Superbos" (bottom), "πἃδα ψυχη' έξουσί'αισ ύπερεχούδαισ ύποταδδε'ολω" (left).

A woodcut image, possibly a printer's mark of Johann Schott, depicting God's hand descending from Heaven grasping a mace with a nest of storks on top of it (top left) and a fallen knight beneath the mace (bottom). Four lines of text in German, Latin, Hebrew, and Greek, surround the image: "Aller Gewalt von Gott" (top), ": מרשךרם חשפסך בנר אךם" (right), "Parcere Subiectis, & debellare Superbos" (bottom), "πἃδα ψυχη' έξουσί'αισ ύπερεχούδαισ ύποταδδε'ολω" (left).

A woodcut depicting a preist dressed in the vestments described in Exodus 28, including an elaborate ephod and/or breastpiece, a long robe decorated with pomegranates and bells, and a decorated turban.

A woodcut depicting a preist dressed in the vestments described in Exodus 28, including an elaborate ephod and/or breastpiece, a long robe decorated with pomegranates and bells, and a decorated turban.

A woodcut printer's device of Melchior Lotter featuring a crest depicting the Brazen Serpent wrapped around a cross.

A woodcut printer's device of Melchior Lotter featuring a crest depicting the Brazen Serpent wrapped around a cross.

A woodcut depicting Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as a show of faith to God and being stopped by an angel, who provides a ram (center left) for sacrifice in Isaac's place.

A woodcut depicting Abraham preparing to sacrifice his son, Isaac, as a show of faith to God and being stopped by an angel, who provides a ram (center left) for sacrifice in Isaac's place.

Summary: Response by King Henry VIII of England to Luther's attack on his book, "Assertio septem sacramentorum", on the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. This printing was issued in Leipzig by Hieronymous Emser, early opponent of Luther, with a reply by his ruler, Duke George of Saxony, and dedicated by Emser to Johann von Schleinitz, bishop of Meissen.

Summary: Response by King Henry VIII of England to Luther's attack on his book, "Assertio septem sacramentorum", on the seven sacraments of the Catholic Church. This printing was issued in Leipzig by Hieronymous Emser, early opponent of Luther, with a reply by his ruler, Duke George of Saxony, and dedicated by Emser to Johann von Schleinitz, bishop of Meissen.

A woodcut depicting souls suffering in the fires of Hell.

A woodcut depicting souls suffering in the fires of Hell.

A woodcut depicting the full layout of the Tabernacle court, including the altar of burnt offerings, the bronze laver, and the inner tent with the table, lampstand, altar of incense, and the Ark of the Covanent.

A woodcut depicting the full layout of the Tabernacle court, including the altar of burnt offerings, the bronze laver, and the inner tent with the table, lampstand, altar of incense, and the Ark of the Covanent.

A woodcut depicting the acacia wood frames with silver bases for the tabernacle.

A woodcut depicting the acacia wood frames with silver bases for the tabernacle.

A woodcut depicting one of the inner curtains of the Tabernacle, decorated with cherubim in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and displayed in the Tabernacle courtyard.

A woodcut depicting one of the inner curtains of the Tabernacle, decorated with cherubim in blue, purple, and scarlet yarn and displayed in the Tabernacle courtyard.

Summary: Second printing of Luther's response to a catechism of the Bohemian Brethren, with special attention to the Adoration of the Host, and to the Real Presence.

Summary: Second printing of Luther's response to a catechism of the Bohemian Brethren, with special attention to the Adoration of the Host, and to the Real Presence.

Summary: The catalyst for this famous Luther letter was the removal by stealth of nine nuns from the cloister of Nimbschen bei Grimma at Easter in the year 1523. Luther names the nine, which include a sister of Johann Staupitz, Luther's father confessor, and Katharina von Bora, who was to become Luther's wife.

Summary: The catalyst for this famous Luther letter was the removal by stealth of nine nuns from the cloister of Nimbschen bei Grimma at Easter in the year 1523. Luther names the nine, which include a sister of Johann Staupitz, Luther's father confessor, and Katharina von Bora, who was to become Luther's wife.

Summary: First edition of a brief report of the first Zurich Disputation followed by the 67 Articles read by Zwingli on January 27, 1523. The 67 Articles are often cited in discussions of Luther's 95 Theses and the Augsburg Confession.

Summary: First edition of a brief report of the first Zurich Disputation followed by the 67 Articles read by Zwingli on January 27, 1523. The 67 Articles are often cited in discussions of Luther's 95 Theses and the Augsburg Confession.

Summary: Fifth printing of Luther's "Reason and Answer that Women may leave their Cloisters in a Godly manner".

Summary: Fifth printing of Luther's "Reason and Answer that Women may leave their Cloisters in a Godly manner".

Summary: This collection includes ten sermons from 1522 and two from 1523. Two are indicated from an earlier collection. This collection is a step toward the completion of a postil for saints' festival days.

Summary: This collection includes ten sermons from 1522 and two from 1523. Two are indicated from an earlier collection. This collection is a step toward the completion of a postil for saints' festival days.