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Das Newe Testament Deůtzsch

Summary: Luther's translation from the original Greek of the New Testament is a landmark in the history of the German language. His forceful style ensured that his Thuringian-Saxon dialect would provide the standard for High German in years to come. From a religious standpoint, Luther's decision to refer to the original Greek rather than merely to translate the Vulgate ensured that the German New Testament would be much more faithful to the original. Erasmus' New Testament provided the basis for the translation. This particular copy represents the first printing of the German N.T., the so called September Bible 0f 1522. It is richly illustrated with woodcuts by Lukas Cranach, calling to mind Albrect Durer's series on the Apocalypse.
Signatures: [Signed: [1], 2, 3, [4]], A-K6, L4, M-R6, S-T4, 2A6, a-n6, 2a-2b6, 2c-2d4, 2e6; T4, n6b, 2e6b blank.
Illustrative and Decorative Content: Twenty-one woodcuts by L. Cranach occur in Revelations. Note papal crowned "Harlot of Babylon". Woodcut initials and printer's device.
Binding: Contemporary binding: bleached pigskin over boards, blind-stamped.
Additional Details: This copy bound with: Tauler, Johannes, ca. 1300-1361. Jaonnis Tauleri des heiligen lerers predig ... 1522. There is a former owner's signature on the upper flyleaf, as well as dome manuscript marginalia in the text. Acquired through the generous subvention of Richard and Martha Kessler in memory of Mr. Callie W. Kessler, 2007.

Date
1522
Subject - Topic/Names
Bible. New Testament
Subject - Geographic
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Subject - Time Period
Sixteenth century
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P_300000468989

System of Record ID

300000468989

Title

Das Newe Testament Deůtzsch

Alternative Title

Bible. New Testament
September Testament

Date Issued or Published

1522

Description

Summary: Luther's translation from the original Greek of the New Testament is a landmark in the history of the German language. His forceful style ensured that his Thuringian-Saxon dialect would provide the standard for High German in years to come. From a religious standpoint, Luther's decision to refer to the original Greek rather than merely to translate the Vulgate ensured that the German New Testament would be much more faithful to the original. Erasmus' New Testament provided the basis for the translation. This particular copy represents the first printing of the German N.T., the so called September Bible 0f 1522. It is richly illustrated with woodcuts by Lukas Cranach, calling to mind Albrect Durer's series on the Apocalypse.
Signatures: [Signed: [1], 2, 3, [4]], A-K6, L4, M-R6, S-T4, 2A6, a-n6, 2a-2b6, 2c-2d4, 2e6; T4, n6b, 2e6b blank.
Illustrative and Decorative Content: Twenty-one woodcuts by L. Cranach occur in Revelations. Note papal crowned "Harlot of Babylon". Woodcut initials and printer's device.
Binding: Contemporary binding: bleached pigskin over boards, blind-stamped.
Additional Details: This copy bound with: Tauler, Johannes, ca. 1300-1361. Jaonnis Tauleri des heiligen lerers predig ... 1522. There is a former owner's signature on the upper flyleaf, as well as dome manuscript marginalia in the text. Acquired through the generous subvention of Richard and Martha Kessler in memory of Mr. Callie W. Kessler, 2007.

Publisher

Lotter, Melchior, approximately 1490-

Place of Publication

Wittenberg (Germany)

Contributor

Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Cranach, Lucas, 1472-1553

Primary Language

German

Subject - Topic/Names

Bible. New Testament

Subject - Time Period

Sixteenth century

Extent/Dimensions

222 unnumbered leaves
31 cm

Content Type

Text

Content Genre

books

Format

Folio

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A woodcut depicting an angel gesturing towards the heavenly city of Jerusalem. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Holy City, New Jerusalem
A woodcut depicting an angel locking the dragon, which represents Satan, into a bottomless pit to be bound for a thousand years. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Dragon Thrown into the Bottomless Pit
A woodcut depicting the victorious armies of Heaven (top right) routing the opposing forces as the beast is cast into a lake of fire and brimstone. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Armies of Heaven and Doom for the Beast
A woodcut depicting two angels announcing the destruction of Babylon and dropping a millstone into the sea while the city itself is seen in flames below. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Destruction of Babylon
A woodcut depicting the Whore (Harlot) of Babylon atop the red dragon, a golden cup in hand and a Papal crown upon her head. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Woman and the Beast in the Wilderness
A woodcut depicting angels pouring out the Seven Plagues, including a plague upon the sun, the air, the rivers and fountains, the earth, the sea, the Euphrates, and the seat of the beast, which is sprewing unclean spirits in the form of frogs. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Seven Last Plagues
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.The Harvest
A woodcut depicting the Lamb of God atop Mount Zion (top) framed by the four beasts described in Ezekiel 1, harpers, and angels holding a book, while below them the city of Babylon is destroyed (bottom). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Lamb on Mount Zion, the New Song, and the Three Angels
A woodcut depicting two beasts, the first with seven crowned heads and ten horns rising from the sea, and the second in the shape of a lamb with two horns which is accompanied by flames raining from the skies. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Two Beasts
A woodcut depicting a woman crowned in stars facing down a dragon with ten horns and seven crowns while above her a child is carried to the throne of God by angels. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Woman and the Great Red Dragon
A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle measuring the temple of God as two witnesses named by an angel face a snarling beast. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Temple and the Two Witnesses
A woodcut depicting an angel, robed in clouds with legs of flaming pillars, handing a book to Saint John the Apostle and pointing up at the heavens. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Angel with the Little Book
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.The Sixth Trumpet
A woodcut depicting the release of the locusts from a bottomless pit by a star following the sounding of the Fifth Trumpet. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Fifth Trumpet
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.The First Four Trumpets
A woodcut depicting an angel sealing the 144,000 faithful as a group of angels hold off the Winds from damaging the Earth. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Sealing of the 144,000 Faithful
A woodcut depicting a series of disasters, including the sun and moon changing, stars falling, and earthquakes. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Stars Falling to Earth
A woodcut depicting the souls of martyrs laid out beneath an altar (bottom left), being lifted up by angels (mid left), and being dressed in white robes (right). The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.The Martyrs beneath the Altar
A woodcut depicting the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse: the first, a conquerer with a crown and bow, the second, with a sword, tasked with taking peace from the earth, the third holding scales, and the fourth, Death itself. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse
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.Vision of God's Throne
A woodcut depicting Saint John the Apostle's vision from the first chapter of Revelations of a Christ with flaming eyes, surrounded by seven candlesticks and holding seven stars, with a sword emerging from his mouth. The image appears in the September Testament, Martin Luther's first printing of his German New Testament.Christ in Glory

Citations and References

Darlow & Moule, 4188
Kind, 1175
BM STC German, 1455-1600, p. 110
Adams, B1773
VD16 B 4318

Local Call Number

1522 BIBL 1

Rights Statement

The online edition of this work in the public domain, i.e. not protected by copyright, has been produced by Pitts Theology Library.
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES

Institution

Emory University

Holding Repository

Pitts Theology Library
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Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection

The Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection was established in 1987, when Richard and Martha Kessler donated their private collection of Reformation imprints and manuscripts to Emory University. These materials were combined with Reformation holdings at the Pitts Theology Library, and an effort was launched to enlarge and sustain this collection in the years to come. An advisory committee of Lutheran laypersons and clergy and of Candler School of Theology faculty and administrators oversees the nurture of the collection and its programs. The Reformation Notes newsletter provides semiannual updates on the growth of the collection, and the Reformation Day at Emory program of music and lectures each October celebrates the collection and its contributions to music, history, and theology. In the sixteenth century the social and theological movements of central Europe, known collectively as the Reformation, critically shaped religion, law, education and other institutions in the West, and their long shadow has extended even to the present. The purpose of the Kessler Collection is to document these changes by collecting print and manuscript materials down to 1570 by Martin Luther (1483-1546) and those whom he influenced or engaged in debate. In this way historians and theologians will be able to hear the full range of voices that were raised in this dynamic period. The holdings of the collection now exceed 4,000 items, a mark approximated by only two other libraries in North America; no American library approaches the Kessler Collection's 1,000+ publications by Luther himself.

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