Martin 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.
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.
A splendid, two-volume colour facsimile, with an excellent scholarly commentary. Times Literary Supplement
Stephan Füssel es director del Instituto de la Historia del Libro en la Universidad Johannes Gutenberg de Maguncia y titular de la Cátedra Gutenberg en la misma universidad. Ha publicado prolíficamente sobre los inicios de la imprenta, la venta y la publicacion de libros entre los siglos XVIII y XX y el futuro de las comunicaciones.
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