The Luther Bible of 1534
The Luther Bible of 1534
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The Martin Luthers Bible, first printed in 1534, was a milestone for the printing press and a momentous event in world history. This two-volume reprint by TASCHEN presents a complete facsimile of the Luther Bible, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach. An accompanying booklet by Stephan Füssel adds expertise with descriptions of the illustrations and an introduction exploring Luthers life and the seismic significance of this bible.
Format: Hardback
Length: 1984 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2024
Publisher: Taschen GmbH
The Martin Luthers Bible, first printed in 1534, marked a significant milestone for the printing press and a momentous event in world history. A masterpiece recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site, Luther's translation from Hebrew and ancient Greek into German made the Bible accessible to laypeople, providing them with a printed reference to a new branch of Christian faith: Protestantism. In this meticulous two-volume reprint, TASCHEN presents a complete facsimile of the Luther Bible. Based on a precious copy of the original and printed in color, it showcases the intricate script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach. An accompanying booklet, authored by Stephan Füssel, a book scientist at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with detailed descriptions of the illustrations and an introduction exploring Luther's life and the profound significance of this bible.
Weight: 3020g
Dimension: 245 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783836597432
Edition number: Bilingual ed
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