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This sermon discusses the change brought to the world by the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

This sermon discusses the change brought to the world by the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.

This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.

This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

This sermon seeks to instruct Christians on the proper way to embody a true and whole love for God as has been commanded.

This sermon seeks to instruct Christians on the proper way to embody a true and whole love for God as has been commanded.

Summary: A repudiation of the understanding of "prodigies," monstrous births in humans or animals, as signs from God.

Summary: A repudiation of the understanding of "prodigies," monstrous births in humans or animals, as signs from God.

A woodcut decorating the title page of Johan Geiler von Kayersberg's Seelen Paradiss. The woodcut depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after having eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They are shown covering themselves, each holding an apple while God looks on. In the bottom right of the scene, an angel carrying a sword guards the gate to the garden.

A woodcut decorating the title page of Johan Geiler von Kayersberg's Seelen Paradiss. The woodcut depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after having eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They are shown covering themselves, each holding an apple while God looks on. In the bottom right of the scene, an angel carrying a sword guards the gate to the garden.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge as God looks on from Heaven. To the right, they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. A set of four decorative woodcuts create a border around the main image and depict plants and birds.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge as God looks on from Heaven. To the right, they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. A set of four decorative woodcuts create a border around the main image and depict plants and birds.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John III, 16, "For God so loved the world ..."

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John III, 16, "For God so loved the world ..."

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John 3:16 (God So Loved The World).

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John 3:16 (God So Loved The World).

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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.

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

This sermon examines the importance of choosing God as a Christian and the meaning behind being given that choice.

A woodcut border to Luther's Eyn kurtze vnterichtu[n]g, warauff Christus seine Kirchen, oder Gemain gebawet hab printed in 1524. The border is composed of four separate woodcuts depicting God or Jesus Christ holding the globus cruciger (top), decorative pillars with fish and plant motifs (sides), and the scene of the woman and the dragon from Revelations 7 (bottom).

A woodcut border to Luther's Eyn kurtze vnterichtu[n]g, warauff Christus seine Kirchen, oder Gemain gebawet hab printed in 1524. The border is composed of four separate woodcuts depicting God or Jesus Christ holding the globus cruciger (top), decorative pillars with fish and plant motifs (sides), and the scene of the woman and the dragon from Revelations 7 (bottom).

A woodcut border to the New deudsch Psalter printed in 1528. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting a bird flanked by decorative elements (top), a pair of cherub heads with plant motifs (sides), and God or Jesus Christ holding a globus cruciger and flanked by cherubs (bottom).

A woodcut border to the New deudsch Psalter printed in 1528. The border consists of a single woodcut depicting a bird flanked by decorative elements (top), a pair of cherub heads with plant motifs (sides), and God or Jesus Christ holding a globus cruciger and flanked by cherubs (bottom).

The title page of Martin Luther's Low German translation of the Bible featuring a collection of biblical scenes and symbols based on Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, "Law and Gospel" (or "Sin and Redemption"). On the left of the image are scenes representing Law/Sin, including: a dead tree, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, Adam and Eve, the brazen serpent, and a corpse lying atop a tomb.

The title page of Martin Luther's Low German translation of the Bible featuring a collection of biblical scenes and symbols based on Lucas Cranach the Elder's painting, "Law and Gospel" (or "Sin and Redemption"). On the left of the image are scenes representing Law/Sin, including: a dead tree, Moses receiving the Ten Commandments, Adam and Eve, the brazen serpent, and a corpse lying atop a tomb.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

The title page of Etlich Cristlich lider Lobgesang, vn[d] Psalm : dem reinen wort Gottes gemess, auss der heylige[n] schrifft, durch mancherley hochgelerter gemacht, in der Kirchen zu sigen, wie es dann zum tayl berayt zuo Wittenberg in übung ist featuring four decorative panels, the left and right mirrored decorative columns, the top featuring Jesus/God, and the bottom (printed upside-down) featuring a pair of horns with two swans and fish.

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

A woodcut title page to Johann Eck's Chrysopassus, printed in 1514. The main image depicts God, flanked by angels, reaching down to place a crown on the head of Jacob as his twin brother, Esau, looks on. A dog is seated at Esau's feet. Surrounding the central image is an architectural border featuring the coat of arms of the Holy Roman Emperor in the top left, and the symbol of the city of Augsburg, a pine cone, in the top right.

An initial letter "A" featuring a kneeling man holding a harp and looking up at God.

An initial letter "A" featuring a kneeling man holding a harp and looking up at God.

An initial letter "B" featuring the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit as a dove and both God and Christ holding an orbis cruciger.

An initial letter "B" featuring the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit as a dove and both God and Christ holding an orbis cruciger.

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 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 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 letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.

A letter from Charles Wesley to John Wesley expressing concern over a number of people who he has identified as committing a "false issuance of Faith," warning his brother about the potentially harmful lies of one of these individuals, and musing about the preparedness for opening one's heart to God.

A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.

A letter from John Bennet to Sarah Gwynne Wesley asking to make her acquaintence, offering her a short prayer for her wellbeing in the Grace of God, and expressing his hope to meet her in person after having heard so much about her from her husband. The letter is accompanied by three smaller slips of paper; one appearing to be a calling card from a Sarah Ryan dated September 3, 1760, one with a note including the name and address of a Mr.

A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.

A letter from John Wesley to Ann Bolton advising her to take moments of temptation to find her own strength and to be steadfast in her faith and belief in salvation, apologizing for being unable to visit, and urging her to write more frequently.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avision reminiscing on her youth and expressing his care for her.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about Lady Maxwell and expressing his admiration of her virtues and faith.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.

A letter from John Wesley to "Peggy" Margaret (Dale) Avison asking about her faith and devotion to God.

A letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison discussing Christ's sacrifice and salvation, advising that she should trust in God.

A letter from John Wesley to Ann Avison discussing Christ's sacrifice and salvation, advising that she should trust in God.

A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell advising him and his wife to trust in God's plan for them.

A letter from John Wesley to Ebenezer Blackwell advising him and his wife to trust in God's plan for them.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth (Harvey) Woodhouse admiring her liberty and asking about her faith experiences.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse consoling her concerning her father's passing, giving advice on accepting, but not relying on visions from God for guidance, and advising her to take comfort in God's work.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.

A letter from John Wesley to Elizabeth Woodhouse advising her to remain strong in her faith and belief that God places challenges before her in order to strengthen her, and to have hope that her husband may still come to understand her dedication to the Methodist perspective.

A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.

A letter from John Wesley to Emma Moon recounting his relationship with Mr. Whitefield and expressing the importance of resisting weakness.

A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.

A letter from John Wesley to Jane Cock (Cork?) asking after her spiritual state and her faith, and asking if there is anything Wesley can do to help her.

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.

A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.

A letter from John Wesley to Sarah Wesley commending her on her work with Mrs. Whitcomb and encouraging her to continue to spread the love of God in Margate.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Greathead encouraging him to be thankful for the blessings God has given him and to spread such goodness to others around him.

A letter from John Wesley to Thomas Greathead encouraging him to be thankful for the blessings God has given him and to spread such goodness to others around him.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to John Wesley expressing her worries and spiritual struggles and asking for his guidance.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

A letter from Sarah Wesley to her brother, Samuel, sharing her views on love and expressing her hope that Samuel might change his outlook on it, giving an update on their aunt's worsening health, describing a party she attended by the sea which was cut short due to weather and the delightful chaos that weather caused, and asking that Samuel not hesitate to write.

An engraving depicting Moses kneeling beside the Red Sea and reaching out his hand so that the waters could comeback over the Egyptians along with their chariots and horsemen. The men dressed in armor and on horseback depict the Egyptians, and the men standing behind Moses depict the Israelites.

An engraving depicting Moses kneeling beside the Red Sea and reaching out his hand so that the waters could comeback over the Egyptians along with their chariots and horsemen. The men dressed in armor and on horseback depict the Egyptians, and the men standing behind Moses depict the Israelites.

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 God creating Eve from one of Adam's ribs. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 1-2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting God creating Eve from one of Adam's ribs. The woodcut is accompanied by a verse from Genesis 1-2 translated into French (top) and then reformatted into verse (bottom).

A woodcut depicting a violation of and proper following of the First Commandment (in the Lutheran tradition), "Thou shalt have no other god before me." On the right, a group of worshipers gather around the crucified Christ thereby following the First Commandment. In contrast, on the left, a group worships an "idol" in the form of a horned figure on a pedestal.

A woodcut depicting a violation of and proper following of the First Commandment (in the Lutheran tradition), "Thou shalt have no other god before me." On the right, a group of worshipers gather around the crucified Christ thereby following the First Commandment. In contrast, on the left, a group worships an "idol" in the form of a horned figure on a pedestal.

A woodcut depictng God and seven angels with trumpets (top), hail and fire falling into the sea (bottom left), and a burning mountain falling into the sea (bottom right). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depictng God and seven angels with trumpets (top), hail and fire falling into the sea (bottom left), and a burning mountain falling into the sea (bottom right). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting Jesus seated on a throne and holding a sickle, directing the harvest of grain (bottom right) and that of grapes to be pressed (bottom left). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting Jesus seated on a throne and holding a sickle, directing the harvest of grain (bottom right) and that of grapes to be pressed (bottom left). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting the releasing of four angels bound to the Euphrates to lead an army of lion-mounted warriors to destroy a third of the world's population. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting the releasing of four angels bound to the Euphrates to lead an army of lion-mounted warriors to destroy a third of the world's population. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

An engraving depicting God giving Moses the Ten Commandments atop Mount Sinai (left) and Moses returning to the Israellites to show them the tablets.

An engraving depicting God giving Moses the Ten Commandments atop Mount Sinai (left) and Moses returning to the Israellites to show them the tablets.

A woodcut depicting Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God (upper right) as the the people of Israel worship the Golden Calf (lower left). On the right, Mount Sinai and Mount Horeb are labeled, as well as the figures of Moses and Joshua.

A woodcut depicting Moses receiving the Ten Commandments from God (upper right) as the the people of Israel worship the Golden Calf (lower left). On the right, Mount Sinai and Mount Horeb are labeled, as well as the figures of Moses and Joshua.

A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with the Virgin Mary baring a breast on the left and God (or possibly Moses) on the right holding the tablets bearing the Ten Commandments.

A woodcut depicting the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, with the Virgin Mary baring a breast on the left and God (or possibly Moses) on the right holding the tablets bearing the Ten Commandments.

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.

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This brief piece reminds Christians to be grateful for the victories God has given them over the enemies of their countries.

This brief piece reminds Christians to be grateful for the victories God has given them over the enemies of their countries.

A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle kneeling before a scene where God, seated on a throne and flanked by the four beasts described in Ezekiel 1, hands a book to the Lamb of God as a number of angels surround them and a group of elders kneel, crowns removed with harps and incense in hand. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle kneeling before a scene where God, seated on a throne and flanked by the four beasts described in Ezekiel 1, hands a book to the Lamb of God as a number of angels surround them and a group of elders kneel, crowns removed with harps and incense in hand. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.

This calligraphy plays on the sounds of Chinese to evoke the name of God (Yahweh) and describe him (Jesus Christ) as the most "precious stone," the cornerstone.

This calligraphy plays on the sounds of Chinese to evoke the name of God (Yahweh) and describe him (Jesus Christ) as the most "precious stone," the cornerstone.