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, very modern in vernacular and interpretation, 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 colour, it reveals the multilayered splendour of this publication, showcasing the meticulous script, elaborate initials and exquisite colour woodcuts from the workshop of Lucas Cranach. Careful attention has been paid to Cranach's elaborate ornaments, which are printed in colour and gold so as to be perfectly faithful to the original. 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 providing an overview of Luther's life, a discussion of the significance of his bible, and detailed descriptions of the illustrations. Hardcover, two volumes with booklet in slipcase, 15.5 x 24.5cm, 3.02 kg, 1984 pages. UK delivery only. New from Taschen.
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