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Artist Statement: "In the background of the painting appears the 1938 edition of the Korean Bible--especially, Romans 1:17 ("the righteous will live by faith"). The cross of Jesus Christ stands in the middle between Martin Luther [(1483-1546)] on the left and Philipp Melanchton [sic][(1497-1560)] on the right. The cross and the three persons beneath it--John the Baptist, Chranach [sic], and Luther-- originally appeared in the alter painting entitled Law and Grace.

Artist Statement: "In the background of the painting appears the 1938 edition of the Korean Bible--especially, Romans 1:17 ("the righteous will live by faith"). The cross of Jesus Christ stands in the middle between Martin Luther [(1483-1546)] on the left and Philipp Melanchton [sic][(1497-1560)] on the right. The cross and the three persons beneath it--John the Baptist, Chranach [sic], and Luther-- originally appeared in the alter painting entitled Law and Grace.

Artist Statement: "Seongsan Bridge appears over the River Han. Across the bridge stands Lotte World Tower, a 123-floor skyscraper that officially opened in 2017. A cross is floating on the river. Martin Luther, while reminding us of his speech at the Diet of Worms, stands just next to Jesus, pointing to him. Several people surrounding them are watching the event of Jesus' crucufixion. All of them are figures borrowed from Yun-Bok Shin's genre paintings. There are also other figures borrowed from Hong-Do Kim's paintings.

Artist Statement: "Seongsan Bridge appears over the River Han. Across the bridge stands Lotte World Tower, a 123-floor skyscraper that officially opened in 2017. A cross is floating on the river. Martin Luther, while reminding us of his speech at the Diet of Worms, stands just next to Jesus, pointing to him. Several people surrounding them are watching the event of Jesus' crucufixion. All of them are figures borrowed from Yun-Bok Shin's genre paintings. There are also other figures borrowed from Hong-Do Kim's paintings.

This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.

This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.

This sermon celebrates Jesus Christ, identifying certain qualities of Jesus and emphasizing his humility as a model for Christians to follow.

This sermon celebrates Jesus Christ, identifying certain qualities of Jesus and emphasizing his humility as a model for Christians to follow.

This sermon addresses judgments, encouraging Christians to be wary of making rash judgements and outlining multiple examples from scripture of figures who had been falsely or wrongly judged.

This sermon addresses judgments, encouraging Christians to be wary of making rash judgements and outlining multiple examples from scripture of figures who had been falsely or wrongly judged.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon examines the importance of doing good works, explaining that simply refraining from evil is not enough to be rewarded in heaven, and that even those who are sick or poor are capable of fasting, giving alms, or prayer.

This sermon examines the importance of doing good works, explaining that simply refraining from evil is not enough to be rewarded in heaven, and that even those who are sick or poor are capable of fasting, giving alms, or prayer.

This sermon addresses the process of serving proper penance for transgressions against God, focusing on the desire and will to satisfy the offended party when seeking penance.

This sermon addresses the process of serving proper penance for transgressions against God, focusing on the desire and will to satisfy the offended party when seeking penance.

This sermon explores the dangers of speech and the many ways in which man can use this gift for harm, including swearing, false oaths, and lying.

This sermon explores the dangers of speech and the many ways in which man can use this gift for harm, including swearing, false oaths, and lying.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon explains Purgatory, describing the horrors of purgatory and the obligations and interests christians should have in aiding souls that reside in purgatory.

This sermon explains Purgatory, describing the horrors of purgatory and the obligations and interests christians should have in aiding souls that reside in purgatory.

Summary: An extract from a work by William Law on the nature of man, perfection, and revelation through Christ.

Summary: An extract from a work by William Law on the nature of man, perfection, and revelation through Christ.

Summary: "Whitefield’s letter replies to an anonymous pamphlet that was critical of the revival in New England, questioning its authenticity and labelling it fanatical."

Summary: "Whitefield’s letter replies to an anonymous pamphlet that was critical of the revival in New England, questioning its authenticity and labelling it fanatical."

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Summary: Sixth of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.

Summary: Sixth of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.

Summary: Early sermon of Luther's on preparing for death. One of twenty-two German printings to appear in six years.

Summary: Early sermon of Luther's on preparing for death. One of twenty-two German printings to appear in six years.

Summary: Luther's reply to a letter from Duke Albrecht of Brandenburg, concerning the interpretation of John VI with reference to the Lord's Supper.

Summary: Luther's reply to a letter from Duke Albrecht of Brandenburg, concerning the interpretation of John VI with reference to the Lord's Supper.

Summary: Lecture delivered to the faculty and students of the University of Wittenberg on "the perils of these times" by Kaspar Peucer, Philipp Melanchthon's son-in-law. The perils to which he refers are the military threat of the Turks to the east, and the plague.

Summary: Lecture delivered to the faculty and students of the University of Wittenberg on "the perils of these times" by Kaspar Peucer, Philipp Melanchthon's son-in-law. The perils to which he refers are the military threat of the Turks to the east, and the plague.

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.

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.

Summary: Composed by Erasmus of Rotterdam, at the latest, in 1533, this tract on preparing for death first appeared in printed form in Basel at the beginning of 1534. This printing was followed by the Cologne printing in April. It is dedicated to Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire and Ormond (1477-1539), the father of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn.

Summary: Composed by Erasmus of Rotterdam, at the latest, in 1533, this tract on preparing for death first appeared in printed form in Basel at the beginning of 1534. This printing was followed by the Cologne printing in April. It is dedicated to Thomas Boleyn, Earl of Wiltshire and Ormond (1477-1539), the father of Henry VIII's second wife, Anne Boleyn.

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.

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.

Summary: Response by Pietro Martire Vermigli, Italian Visitor General of the Augustinian Order, who fled to Switzerland rather than face charges of heresy, to the books of English Catholic, Richard Smith, on celibacy and monastic vows.

Summary: Response by Pietro Martire Vermigli, Italian Visitor General of the Augustinian Order, who fled to Switzerland rather than face charges of heresy, to the books of English Catholic, Richard Smith, on celibacy and monastic vows.

Summary: In this "New Year's Wish," Hans Sachs considers the problem of a man facing death. He calls first upon his physical attributes--youth, beauty, strenght, etc,--but finds they cannot help him. It is the spiritual factors of Sorrow, Confession, Pepentance, Hope, Faith and above all Love, that give him good counsel and rouse him from the dream of Death. This is the second printing of the revised version.

Summary: In this "New Year's Wish," Hans Sachs considers the problem of a man facing death. He calls first upon his physical attributes--youth, beauty, strenght, etc,--but finds they cannot help him. It is the spiritual factors of Sorrow, Confession, Pepentance, Hope, Faith and above all Love, that give him good counsel and rouse him from the dream of Death. This is the second printing of the revised version.

This sermon celebrates the call to religious service, or vocation, as a gift from God and a responsibility of faith.

This sermon celebrates the call to religious service, or vocation, as a gift from God and a responsibility of faith.

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.

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.

Summary: Peter Canisius was a Dutch Jesuit working to restore the Catholic church in Germany during the Reformation. Matthias Flacius criticized Canisius's catechism, first published in 1555. In this tract, he specifically attacks the Jesuit's views on the expiation of sin and the justification in Christ.

Summary: Peter Canisius was a Dutch Jesuit working to restore the Catholic church in Germany during the Reformation. Matthias Flacius criticized Canisius's catechism, first published in 1555. In this tract, he specifically attacks the Jesuit's views on the expiation of sin and the justification in Christ.

Summary: Third of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.

Summary: Third of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.

Summary: Applying traditional Hindu ascetical terms to Christianity.

Summary: Applying traditional Hindu ascetical terms to Christianity.

The title page of Histoire générale des cérémonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde, featurnig an engraving depicting, clockwise from the top, Christianity represented by angels surrounding the Bible, bearing the Latin phrase “biblia sacra concilia et traditiones” and a woman holding a communion chalice, Buddhism by two men praying (bottom right), Islam by one man reading the Qu’ran to his suffering companion, and Judaism by a woman reading the Old Testament, as a blindfolded woman with bat wings holds a lantern for her (left).

The title page of Histoire générale des cérémonies, moeurs, et coutumes religieuses de tous les peuples du monde, featurnig an engraving depicting, clockwise from the top, Christianity represented by angels surrounding the Bible, bearing the Latin phrase “biblia sacra concilia et traditiones” and a woman holding a communion chalice, Buddhism by two men praying (bottom right), Islam by one man reading the Qu’ran to his suffering companion, and Judaism by a woman reading the Old Testament, as a blindfolded woman with bat wings holds a lantern for her (left).

A letter from John Wesley to Joseph Benson discussing the concept of polygamy amongst early Christians, Wesley's future travel plans, and encouraging Benson to print copies of two of his sermons.

A letter from John Wesley to Joseph Benson discussing the concept of polygamy amongst early Christians, Wesley's future travel plans, and encouraging Benson to print copies of two of his sermons.

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 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.

Artist Statement: "The title of this work, <MES>, means that all the people looking at Jesus are all my various aspect. So I named me as <MES> in plural. In the background of the painting appears the painting <SSireum: Korean wrestling> by Kim Hong-Do (artist of the late Joseon dynasty). All of them are figures borrowed from this painting. In the middle of this work, I borrowed the Crucifixion from <Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece 1515>, Matthias Grünewald is a 16th century German painter.

Artist Statement: "The title of this work, <MES>, means that all the people looking at Jesus are all my various aspect. So I named me as <MES> in plural. In the background of the painting appears the painting <SSireum: Korean wrestling> by Kim Hong-Do (artist of the late Joseon dynasty). All of them are figures borrowed from this painting. In the middle of this work, I borrowed the Crucifixion from <Grünewald's Isenheim Altarpiece 1515>, Matthias Grünewald is a 16th century German painter.

Summary: The Black Death ravaged Europe from the fourteenth century onward. Dr. Johann Hess, a pastor from Breslau, asked Luther in 1527 whether it was permissible for a person to flee from plague-infested areas. Luther replied that it was, and then added some public health advice for town and city government officials in plague-ravaged areas.

Summary: The Black Death ravaged Europe from the fourteenth century onward. Dr. Johann Hess, a pastor from Breslau, asked Luther in 1527 whether it was permissible for a person to flee from plague-infested areas. Luther replied that it was, and then added some public health advice for town and city government officials in plague-ravaged areas.

Summary: This work on restitution usury and excommunication by Franciscus de Platea, an Italian Franciscan, was printed nine times in the 15th century, this edition being the second.

Summary: This work on restitution usury and excommunication by Franciscus de Platea, an Italian Franciscan, was printed nine times in the 15th century, this edition being the second.

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Summary: A philosophical work discussing issues of faith versus unbelief through the symbolism of two societies, "The City of God" and "The City of Man".

Summary: A philosophical work discussing issues of faith versus unbelief through the symbolism of two societies, "The City of God" and "The City of Man".

This sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience.

This sermon examines the virtue of patience, outlining multiple reasons for why patience is important and why Christians are obligated to practice patience.

This sermon addresses prayer, emphasizing that consistent prayer is necessary to receive salvation, but prayer must be done correctly, as in, with humility and without sin, to be fruitful.

This sermon addresses prayer, emphasizing that consistent prayer is necessary to receive salvation, but prayer must be done correctly, as in, with humility and without sin, to be fruitful.

This sermon examines conversations, emphasizing that the frequency of conversations can easily lead to sin and thus Christians should be wary to practice good and pious conversations.

This sermon examines conversations, emphasizing that the frequency of conversations can easily lead to sin and thus Christians should be wary to practice good and pious conversations.

This sermon addresses the sacrifice of Jesus and the continual practice of Mass, indicating the importance of attending mass, the situations in which people can be excused from Mass without sin, and the dispositions necessary to benefit from Mass.

This sermon addresses the sacrifice of Jesus and the continual practice of Mass, indicating the importance of attending mass, the situations in which people can be excused from Mass without sin, and the dispositions necessary to benefit from Mass.

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Summary: "A defence of the true and old authority of Christ's church. An oration of Cœlius, the second Curio, for the true and ancient authority of Christ his church, against Antony Florebell of Mutiny ... Translated out of Latin into English by Ihon Philpott": p.[319]-432.

Summary: "A defence of the true and old authority of Christ's church. An oration of Cœlius, the second Curio, for the true and ancient authority of Christ his church, against Antony Florebell of Mutiny ... Translated out of Latin into English by Ihon Philpott": p.[319]-432.

Summary: An instructional text using an imagined dialogue between a missionary and an "Indian" to illustrate how a missionary in the field might instruct a potential convert in the Christian practices. It is unclear from the text what people or peoples are meant to be represented by the "Indian," or if the author is simply using the term as a broad catchall.

Summary: An instructional text using an imagined dialogue between a missionary and an "Indian" to illustrate how a missionary in the field might instruct a potential convert in the Christian practices. It is unclear from the text what people or peoples are meant to be represented by the "Indian," or if the author is simply using the term as a broad catchall.

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Summary: An essay on God's love as presented in John 3:16.

Summary: An essay on God's love as presented in John 3:16.

This sermon celebrates Jesus Christ and his love for Christians.

This sermon celebrates Jesus Christ and his love for Christians.

This sermon addresses the importance of loving one's neighbor, explaining why God asks us to love our neighbors and the qualities of a healthy love for one's neighbors.

This sermon addresses the importance of loving one's neighbor, explaining why God asks us to love our neighbors and the qualities of a healthy love for one's neighbors.

Summary: This sermon on marriage is an elaboration of an earlier work no longer extant. In its present form there is no set Bible text, nor is the sermon designed for a particular place in the Church year.

Summary: This sermon on marriage is an elaboration of an earlier work no longer extant. In its present form there is no set Bible text, nor is the sermon designed for a particular place in the Church year.

Summary: Defense of Catholic worship and priestly offices by Paul Bachmann, Abbot of Altzelle, a vehement opponent of Martin Luther.

Summary: Defense of Catholic worship and priestly offices by Paul Bachmann, Abbot of Altzelle, a vehement opponent of Martin Luther.

Summary: Luther addresses the monastic rules of fasting, obedience and celibacy, arguing that they have no foundation in scripture and that a transgression of these rules is therefore no sin. At the same time, Luther warns that a transgression of monastic rules in itself is by no means a sign of faith or internalized piety.

Summary: Luther addresses the monastic rules of fasting, obedience and celibacy, arguing that they have no foundation in scripture and that a transgression of these rules is therefore no sin. At the same time, Luther warns that a transgression of monastic rules in itself is by no means a sign of faith or internalized piety.

Summary: In this pamphlet, Johann Brenz, the Lutheran Reformer of South Germany, attacks papal marriage law, and limits the forbidden degrees (marriages) to the narrowest possible interpretation of the Biblical material.

Summary: In this pamphlet, Johann Brenz, the Lutheran Reformer of South Germany, attacks papal marriage law, and limits the forbidden degrees (marriages) to the narrowest possible interpretation of the Biblical material.