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A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

Summary: From 1766 to 1792

Summary: From 1766 to 1792

Summary: From 1793 to 1816

Summary: From 1793 to 1816

Summary: From 1816 to 1828

Summary: From 1816 to 1828

Summary: From 1829 to 1840

Summary: From 1829 to 1840

Summary: From 1793 to 1816

Summary: From 1793 to 1816

Summary: History of the Methodist Episcopal Church from the year 1793 to the year 1816.

Summary: History of the Methodist Episcopal Church from the year 1793 to the year 1816.

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A woodcut depicting the bestowal of the pallium upon a new bishop. The bishop kneels before the presiding bishop who drapes the pallium over his chasuble. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the bestowal of the pallium upon a new bishop. The bishop kneels before the presiding bishop who drapes the pallium over his chasuble. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

Summary: A brief biography of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

Summary: A brief biography of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

A woodcut depicting the pope blessing travelers. The pope sits upon a horse, attendants holding a canopy above him, and holds his hand out to bless a trio of travelers while three bishops on horses watch. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope blessing travelers. The pope sits upon a horse, attendants holding a canopy above him, and holds his hand out to bless a trio of travelers while three bishops on horses watch. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A series of six engravings depicting a variety of Catholic blessings, including: blessing of priestly robes (top left), blessing of the cross (top right), adoration of the cross (middle left), blessing of the sun (middle right) blessing of a soldier (bottom left), and blessing of a flag (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting a variety of Catholic blessings, including: blessing of priestly robes (top left), blessing of the cross (top right), adoration of the cross (middle left), blessing of the sun (middle right) blessing of a soldier (bottom left), and blessing of a flag (bottom right).

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands held out and annointed with holy oil while a book of the Gospels is held open behind him. The scene is flanked with decorative scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before the consecrating bishop, wearing a miter and holding a crosier, an altar beside them as the consecrating bishop offers a blessing. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop an eagle and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, hands bound with linen as he is offered a book of the gospels. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops who lay their hands upon his head as an assistant places a book of the Gospels upon his shoulders. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, holding out two tall candles as a pair of assistants carry in bread and wine for the Mass which concludes the consecration. The scene is flanked by decorative scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a new bishop. The bishop elect kneels prostrate before the altar, while the consecrating bishop and his attendents kneel and recite a litany. The image is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the consecration of a bishop. The bishop elect kneels before a trio of consecrating bishops, one of whom marks the bishop elect's forehead with the sign of the cross in holy oil. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

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: 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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A procession of Eastern Orthodox clergymen into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

A procession of Eastern Orthodox clergymen into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.

Summary: This volume contains images of Methodist theologians, leaders, and clergy members, as well as scenes of a few notable places within the Methodist church. All of the images are engravings. A number of notable engravers are credited, for example Thomas Illman, E. Mackenzie (Methodist Book Concern), J. W. Paradise, William D. Smith, and Thomas B. Welch. Many of the engravings were published at the Methodist Book Room in New York.

Summary: This volume contains images of Methodist theologians, leaders, and clergy members, as well as scenes of a few notable places within the Methodist church. All of the images are engravings. A number of notable engravers are credited, for example Thomas Illman, E. Mackenzie (Methodist Book Concern), J. W. Paradise, William D. Smith, and Thomas B. Welch. Many of the engravings were published at the Methodist Book Room in New York.

Summary: A biography of Eric Milner-White.

Summary: A biography of Eric Milner-White.

A set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop.

A set of six engravings depicting various examples of separation and reconciliation in the Catholic Church. The upper engravings show the degradation and restoration of a bishop. The middle engravings show the extinguishing of a candle, symbolizing excommunication, and the restoration of the excommunicated person to the church . The lower engravings show a heretic seeking reconciliation and being led to the altar by a bishop.

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A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.

A letter from George Whitefield to Bishop Martin Benson in response to his implication of Whitefield preaching with "insincerity" and going back on promises made upon ordination.

A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.

A letter from George Whitefield to a schoolmaster in Cheltenham discussing the health of a fellow preacher, Mr. Hutchins, and the passing of another, Mr. Jones.

An engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch.

An engraving depicting a number of Waldensians and Albigenses, called "Publicans," being burned. The image shows a bound man being pushed into a bonfire, where several others have already been thrown, as a bishop and priest watch.

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Summary: Translation, with additions, of Platina's Vitae pontificum.

Summary: Translation, with additions, of Platina's Vitae pontificum.

The title page of Hans Sachs' Disputacion zwischen ainem Chorherrenn vnnd Schüchmacher : dariñ das wort gottes vnd ein recht Cristlich wesen verfochtten wirtt featuring a scene where a cobbler approaches a canon and a woman, possibly the canon's cook.

The title page of Hans Sachs' Disputacion zwischen ainem Chorherrenn vnnd Schüchmacher : dariñ das wort gottes vnd ein recht Cristlich wesen verfochtten wirtt featuring a scene where a cobbler approaches a canon and a woman, possibly the canon's cook.

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A series of six engravings depicting pilgrims traveling to one of the seven basilicas that grants indulgence during a Jubilee year (top left). There the pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on their knees (top right), and Roman prelates and barons wash their feet (left middle). The pope blesses the tables the pilgrims uses to eat with the Cardinals and the other prelates (right middle). The pope distributes rosaries, medallions, and Agnus Dei (a wax medallion imprinted with the Lamb of God) to the pilgrims as they kiss his feet (bottom left).

A series of six engravings depicting pilgrims traveling to one of the seven basilicas that grants indulgence during a Jubilee year (top left). There the pilgrims climb the Scala Santa (Holy Stairs) on their knees (top right), and Roman prelates and barons wash their feet (left middle). The pope blesses the tables the pilgrims uses to eat with the Cardinals and the other prelates (right middle). The pope distributes rosaries, medallions, and Agnus Dei (a wax medallion imprinted with the Lamb of God) to the pilgrims as they kiss his feet (bottom left).

A pair of engravings depicting an amphitheater where full Inquisition tribunals took place before royalty and Catholic officials during the Spanish Inquisition in Madrid (top) and a procession making to an Inquisition trial in Goa, led by Dominicans carrying the Inquisition standard (which bears the Latin motto “Misericordia et Justitia” [“Mercy and Justice”]), followed by the guards and accused criminals, and the Grand Inquisitor. Both engravings are labelled.

A pair of engravings depicting an amphitheater where full Inquisition tribunals took place before royalty and Catholic officials during the Spanish Inquisition in Madrid (top) and a procession making to an Inquisition trial in Goa, led by Dominicans carrying the Inquisition standard (which bears the Latin motto “Misericordia et Justitia” [“Mercy and Justice”]), followed by the guards and accused criminals, and the Grand Inquisitor. Both engravings are labelled.

Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation.

Summary: Formal opinion of Siegfried Saccus, schoolmaster at Magdeburg and later its first Lutheran cathedral preacher, concerning the right of the city government to appoint clergy. As a follower of the strict Lutheran Nicholas von Amsdorff, he steered a careful path between the views of the local Catholic hierarchy on the one hand, and those of the Münster Anabaptists, on the other. Although Magdeburg became a refuge of the strict Lutheran party following the Schmalkald War, the city council was late in making an official decision for or against the Reformation.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the rite of laying on of hands. The bishop places his hands on the head of the ordainee, who kneels before him, holding vestments folded over his arms. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling atop helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

An engraving depicting the coronation of a king, as overseen by a bishop within a cathedral.

An engraving depicting the coronation of a king, as overseen by a bishop within a cathedral.

A pair of engravings depicting worshipers kneeling before a priest to recieve marks on their foreheads in observation of Ash Wednesday (top) and a woman recieving Communion (bottom).

A pair of engravings depicting worshipers kneeling before a priest to recieve marks on their foreheads in observation of Ash Wednesday (top) and a woman recieving Communion (bottom).

A series of 35 engravings depicting the stages of a Roman Catholic mass. The engravings are displayed nine to a page across four pages, and each one is numbered in the upper left corner with the description of the stage of mass at the bottom. In each scene, a different picture hangs above the altar, depicting in sequence the Passion with a description of the scene at the above the engraving.

A series of 35 engravings depicting the stages of a Roman Catholic mass. The engravings are displayed nine to a page across four pages, and each one is numbered in the upper left corner with the description of the stage of mass at the bottom. In each scene, a different picture hangs above the altar, depicting in sequence the Passion with a description of the scene at the above the engraving.

An engraving depicting the persecution of Protestants under King Sigismund in Poland. The image shows two clergymen overseeing the beating and murder of people in the streets and the burning of a building.

An engraving depicting the persecution of Protestants under King Sigismund in Poland. The image shows two clergymen overseeing the beating and murder of people in the streets and the burning of a building.

A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.

A letter from Christopher Hopper to Charles Wesley asking Wesley to refer Hopper to someone who could ordain him. Hopper also asks about what the life of a Methodist preacher is like.

A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to William Simpson discussing the town of Whitby and the division of responsibility between preachers in that Circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Rutherford expressing approval at Rutherford's work, informing Rutherford of the travel plans of Dr. Coke, and sending regards for Sister Cox.

A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to Catherine Warren discussing the coming conference, Wesley's plans for travel through Wales, and the troubles William Dufton was having preaching in his circuit.

A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, stating that several men could not join their society, nor could they serve as preachers or clergymen.

A letter from John Wesley to his brother, Charles, stating that several men could not join their society, nor could they serve as preachers or clergymen.

A letter from John Wesley to George Baldwin discussing Baldwin's health and giving advice for managing Baldwin's stomach problems while maintaining his preaching responsibilities.

A letter from John Wesley to George Baldwin discussing Baldwin's health and giving advice for managing Baldwin's stomach problems while maintaining his preaching responsibilities.

A letter from John Wesley to Richard Rodda addressing his concerns regarding reproach for the Methodist's rules and manner of preaching, supporting the words of John Broadbent, and encourabing Rodda to continue his good work.

A letter from John Wesley to Richard Rodda addressing his concerns regarding reproach for the Methodist's rules and manner of preaching, supporting the words of John Broadbent, and encourabing Rodda to continue his good work.

A letter from John Wesley to Robert Hall, Jr., discussing recent changes in the preachers visiting and working the circuit with Hall.

A letter from John Wesley to Robert Hall, Jr., discussing recent changes in the preachers visiting and working the circuit with Hall.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, explaining the unexpected circumstances of her first few days in Rochester, sharing her plans for returning to London, giving an update on her health and treatments, and describing her visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to attend a service.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her mother, Sarah (Gwynne) Wesley, explaining the unexpected circumstances of her first few days in Rochester, sharing her plans for returning to London, giving an update on her health and treatments, and describing her visit to the Canterbury Cathedral to attend a service.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to a Madam Hill discussing the health of Sir Rowland Hill and delivering news of a young man who had been sent to Trevecca College by Lady Glenorchy. The letter also contains a post script from Lady Ann Erskine discussing her time at the College in the south of Wales and the death of her Aunt.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to a Madam Hill discussing the health of Sir Rowland Hill and delivering news of a young man who had been sent to Trevecca College by Lady Glenorchy. The letter also contains a post script from Lady Ann Erskine discussing her time at the College in the south of Wales and the death of her Aunt.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to "dear Wilks" informing him that she is sending a student to bring him to Trevecca College and expressing her thanks for his support.

A letter from Selina Hastings Huntingdon to "dear Wilks" informing him that she is sending a student to bring him to Trevecca College and expressing her thanks for his support.

A handwritten letter, in German, addressed to Samsons Schoffler zu Seyda and Mathes Pustewald, concerning the parish of Neuerdorff, and the death of the Rev. Wust.

A handwritten letter, in German, addressed to Samsons Schoffler zu Seyda and Mathes Pustewald, concerning the parish of Neuerdorff, and the death of the Rev. Wust.

A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting scenes in the life of a Roman Catholic bishop, including his blessing of holy oil (top right), a procession of holy oil (top left) , his encouragement of a parish (middle right), his visit to his diocese (middle left), a parishioner kissing his hand (bottom left), and the public display of his body after death (bottom right).

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois and Morrell to their friends describing their trip back to the States and the talks they gave while there, attesting to the good leadership of Bishop John Branscomb in Cuba, reflecting on the success of the annual conference and the work of the local Cuban pastors, reporting on the work of the clinic, discussing the beginning of Bible School season, giving updates on both the children, thanking their friends for all the letters and well wishes, and asking that they keep Cuba in their thoughts as the threat of civil war becomes more present.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.

A letter from Lois to her parents, Donald and Elsie, apologizing for not writing sooner, mentioning that the family attended a nice picnic with two other families who have children around Steed's age, giving a short update on the children, describing the new seat she had to make for their stroller after the dog (Jack) tore up the old one, confirming that they had received the slides, considering whether to bring her black or white accessories on the family's trip, describing an excursion Morrell is on to a remote location where Dr.

A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

A scrapbook of photographs, newspaper clippings, programs, and decorations documenting the lives of Rev. Morrell Robinson, his wife, Lois, and their children, Morrell "Steed" Jr., Esther, and George, from their time at First Methodist Church in St. Petersburg, Florida, to their time as missionaries in Mayari, Cuba, and through their time in the Tampa Heights neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther, in the garb of an Augustinian monk, debating a gathering of Catholic clergy members, including the Pope, a cardinal, a bishop, and a monk. This woodcut appears on the title page of a popular anonymous account of Luther's debate before the Diet of Worms in 1521.

A woodcut depicting Martin Luther, in the garb of an Augustinian monk, debating a gathering of Catholic clergy members, including the Pope, a cardinal, a bishop, and a monk. This woodcut appears on the title page of a popular anonymous account of Luther's debate before the Diet of Worms in 1521.

An engraving depicting the execution of Leonhard Kaiser, a Lutheran martyr. The image shows Kaiser reaching down to pick a flower as he is carted towards a large bonfire in the background.

An engraving depicting the execution of Leonhard Kaiser, a Lutheran martyr. The image shows Kaiser reaching down to pick a flower as he is carted towards a large bonfire in the background.

A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.

A letter from Bishop Martin Benson to George Whitefield reminding Whitefield of promises made concerning his conduct when Whitefield was ordained by the Bishop.

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A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a bishop ordinating a group of priests. The bishop sits on a riased dias, an attendant beside him, as the men waiting to be ordained kneel before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the ordination of priests. A bishop sits, flanked by attendatns, holds out a chalice and plate to a kneeling priest. The scene is flanked by a pair of decorative tiles. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A series of six engravings depicting a Roman Catholic cleric receiving tonsure (top left) and a surplice (top right), and the ordination of a sexton (middle left), a lector (middle right), an exorcist (bottom left), and an acolyte (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting a Roman Catholic cleric receiving tonsure (top left) and a surplice (top right), and the ordination of a sexton (middle left), a lector (middle right), an exorcist (bottom left), and an acolyte (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting the ordination of Roman Catholic subdeacons (top left), deacons (top right), and priests (middle left). The priestly ordination includes the bishop laying hands on the new priest (middle right), the bestowal of the power to consecrate (bottom left), and sharing in Communion (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting the ordination of Roman Catholic subdeacons (top left), deacons (top right), and priests (middle left). The priestly ordination includes the bishop laying hands on the new priest (middle right), the bestowal of the power to consecrate (bottom left), and sharing in Communion (bottom right).

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope, bisops, and cardinals dining at the Lateran Palace. The pope sits at his own table, with cardinals on his right, and bishops on his left. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring masks. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the pope travelling with a retinue of bishops. The pope rides a horse with attendents holding a canopy above his head while four bishops ride before him. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

Portrait of Jacobus Elisa Johannes Capitein, the first black minister who was educated in the Netherlands, with his hand on the Bible. He was a minister at Fort Elmina, in his homeland, present-day Ghana. Below the portrait is a ten-line verse.

Portrait of Jacobus Elisa Johannes Capitein, the first black minister who was educated in the Netherlands, with his hand on the Bible. He was a minister at Fort Elmina, in his homeland, present-day Ghana. Below the portrait is a ten-line verse.

An engraving depicting a group of priests, deacons, and other church officials in conversation.

An engraving depicting a group of priests, deacons, and other church officials in conversation.

The official appointment of Robert Gamble as an elder of the Methodist Church.

The official appointment of Robert Gamble as an elder of the Methodist Church.

An engraving depicting a session of the Council of Trent with the label, "The Representation of the Fathers assembled in the Council of Trent: begun about the end of the year 1545. Concluded towards the end of 1563, under the Pontificate of Paul III, Julius III, Marcel II, Paul IV, and Pius IV. There were XXV Sessions, in which were present VII Cardinals, V whereof were the Popes LEgates, XVI Ambassadours from Kings, Princes & Republicks, CCL Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, Abbots and Generals of Orders, All Divines and Doctours of the Civil and Canon Law."

An engraving depicting a session of the Council of Trent with the label, "The Representation of the Fathers assembled in the Council of Trent: begun about the end of the year 1545. Concluded towards the end of 1563, under the Pontificate of Paul III, Julius III, Marcel II, Paul IV, and Pius IV. There were XXV Sessions, in which were present VII Cardinals, V whereof were the Popes LEgates, XVI Ambassadours from Kings, Princes & Republicks, CCL Patriarchs, Archbishops, Bishops, Abbots and Generals of Orders, All Divines and Doctours of the Civil and Canon Law."

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining nuns. The bishop gives the nuns their rings (top left), the bishop crowns the nuns with wreaths (top right), the reading of the anathema (middle left), nuns present their candles (middle right), the bishop celebrates communion with the nuns (bottom left) and the bishop gives the nuns their breviaries (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining nuns. The bishop gives the nuns their rings (top left), the bishop crowns the nuns with wreaths (top right), the reading of the anathema (middle left), nuns present their candles (middle right), the bishop celebrates communion with the nuns (bottom left) and the bishop gives the nuns their breviaries (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining a Roman Catholic bishop, including his presentation (top left), his oath (top right), his bowing before the altar (middle left) anointing (middle right), the anointing of his hands, (bottom left), and the bestowal of his crosier (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining a Roman Catholic bishop, including his presentation (top left), his oath (top right), his bowing before the altar (middle left) anointing (middle right), the anointing of his hands, (bottom left), and the bestowal of his crosier (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining a Roman Catholic bishop: including the bestowal of his ring (top left), bestowal of a book of the gospels (top right), presenting the torches, the bread and the wine (middle left), dressing in his miter (middle right), receiving his crosier (bottom left), and dressing in his pallium (lower right).

A series of six engravings depicting elements of the process of ordaining a Roman Catholic bishop: including the bestowal of his ring (top left), bestowal of a book of the gospels (top right), presenting the torches, the bread and the wine (middle left), dressing in his miter (middle right), receiving his crosier (bottom left), and dressing in his pallium (lower right).

A series of six engravings depicting Elements of the processes of ordaining abbots, abbesses, and nuns: the abbot receiving his ecclesiastical habit (top left), the laying on of hands (top right), the abbess receiving her veil (middle left), nuns being consecrated (middle right), blessing the habits of the nuns (bottom left), and nuns receiving their veils (bottom right).

A series of six engravings depicting Elements of the processes of ordaining abbots, abbesses, and nuns: the abbot receiving his ecclesiastical habit (top left), the laying on of hands (top right), the abbess receiving her veil (middle left), nuns being consecrated (middle right), blessing the habits of the nuns (bottom left), and nuns receiving their veils (bottom right).

An engraving depicting a scene of the pope (possibly Pope Gregory XIII) enthroned and surrounded by bishops and cardinals, a dove perched on the back of his throne. Surrounding this scene is a series of portraits of saints and biblical figures, including (from top left down, around, and up): Saint Augustine, Saint John, Saint Matthew, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Paul, Pope Gregory I (Saint), Saint Ambrose, Jeremiah, Isaiah, David, Job, Moses, and Saint Jerome.

An engraving depicting a scene of the pope (possibly Pope Gregory XIII) enthroned and surrounded by bishops and cardinals, a dove perched on the back of his throne. Surrounding this scene is a series of portraits of saints and biblical figures, including (from top left down, around, and up): Saint Augustine, Saint John, Saint Matthew, Saint Luke, Saint Mark, Saint Paul, Pope Gregory I (Saint), Saint Ambrose, Jeremiah, Isaiah, David, Job, Moses, and Saint Jerome.

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A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting John Wesley preaching at the City Road Chapel in London, addressing the 446 preachers in his connection. The lithograph was produced in the studio of William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) in Boston. Many of the individuals featured in the print are clearly identifiable by their printed engravings from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One can quickly identify the familiar faces of Charles Wesley (1707-1788), John William Fletcher (1729-1785), Joseph Benson (1749-1821), and others.

A nineteenth-century lithograph depicting John Wesley preaching at the City Road Chapel in London, addressing the 446 preachers in his connection. The lithograph was produced in the studio of William S. Pendleton (1795-1879) in Boston. Many of the individuals featured in the print are clearly identifiable by their printed engravings from the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. One can quickly identify the familiar faces of Charles Wesley (1707-1788), John William Fletcher (1729-1785), Joseph Benson (1749-1821), and others.

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The official appointment of Dr. Thomas Coke as the superintendent of the Methodist Church in North America.

The official appointment of Dr. Thomas Coke as the superintendent of the Methodist Church in North America.

An autobiographical sketch by Thomas Hanby sent as a letter to John Wesley and including notations and corrections by Wesley.

An autobiographical sketch by Thomas Hanby sent as a letter to John Wesley and including notations and corrections by Wesley.

The official appointment of Thomas Owens as a deacon in the Methodist Church.

The official appointment of Thomas Owens as a deacon in the Methodist Church.

A woodcut depicting the wedding ceremonies of three clergy members with musicians (top) playing accompaniment.

A woodcut depicting the wedding ceremonies of three clergy members with musicians (top) playing accompaniment.

An engraving depicting the torture of Waldensians, who Pope Innocent III denounced as heretics, by pressing hot irons to their hands. The image shows a clergyman holding a burning iron above the hand of a Waldensian while a crowd watches.

An engraving depicting the torture of Waldensians, who Pope Innocent III denounced as heretics, by pressing hot irons to their hands. The image shows a clergyman holding a burning iron above the hand of a Waldensian while a crowd watches.

Summary: Polemical tract against celibacy, attributed to Michael Keller, who was married August 10, 1526 in Augsburg.

Summary: Polemical tract against celibacy, attributed to Michael Keller, who was married August 10, 1526 in Augsburg.

Summary: Translation into German by M. Reinhard of Luther's Latin work: "De instituendis ministris ecclesiae." The attribution of the translation to M. Reinhard is questioned.

Summary: Translation into German by M. Reinhard of Luther's Latin work: "De instituendis ministris ecclesiae." The attribution of the translation to M. Reinhard is questioned.

Summary: Interpretive pamphlet by Erasmus on the true nature of pilgrimage, as espoused by Jesus in Matthew XI, 28. Erasmus says that true pilgrimage is undertaken with spiritual, and not with physical feet, and, that Jesus receives all sincere pilgrims equally, whether they be clergy or lay, rich or poor, etc.

Summary: Interpretive pamphlet by Erasmus on the true nature of pilgrimage, as espoused by Jesus in Matthew XI, 28. Erasmus says that true pilgrimage is undertaken with spiritual, and not with physical feet, and, that Jesus receives all sincere pilgrims equally, whether they be clergy or lay, rich or poor, etc.