Die Luther-Bibel von 1534
Regular price $80.00Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was a milestone in publishing, democratizing Christianity, and providing printed reference for a new branch of faith: Protestantism. This facsimile reveals the multilayered beauty of this UNESCO world heritage masterpiece, showcasing its exquisite script and woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.
“A splendid, two-volume colour facsimile, with an excellent scholarly commentary.”
Hardcover, two vols. with booklet in slipcase, 15.5 x 24.5 cm, 3.02 kg, 1,984 pages; German edition, with bilingual commentary booklet (German, English)
Bible Stories
Martin Luther’s revolutionary publication
Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was not only a milestone for the printing press, but also a momentous event in world history. A UNESCO world heritage masterpiece, Luther’s translation from Hebrew and ancient Greek into German made the Bible accessible to laypeople and gave printed reference to a whole 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 reveals the multilayered splendor of this publication, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.
In an accompanying booklet, Stephan Füssel, book scientist at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with detailed descriptions of the illustrations, as well as an introduction exploring Luther’s life and the seismic significance of this bible.
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 reveals the multilayered splendor of this publication, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials, and exquisite color woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach.
In an accompanying booklet, Stephan Füssel, book scientist at the Johannes Gutenberg University in Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with detailed descriptions of the illustrations, as well as an introduction exploring Luther’s life and the seismic significance of this bible.
Die Luther-Bibel von 1534
Hardcover, two vols. with booklet in slipcase, 15.5 x 24.5 cm, 3.02 kg, 1,984 pages; German edition, with bilingual commentary booklet (German, English)ISBN 978-3-8365-9743-2
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