Bible. German. Luther. 1889. Book

Identifier
irn13582
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 1999.177.1
Dates
1 Jan 1889 - 31 Dec 1889
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • German
Source
EHRI Partner

Creator(s)

  • Martin Luther (Author)

Archival History

The Bible was donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in 1999 by Robert and C. Jeanne Rosenwald.

Acquisition

United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Collection, Gift of Robert and C. Jeanne Rosenwald

Funding Note: The cataloging of this artifact has been supported by a grant from the Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany.

Scope and Content

Edition of Luther's version of the Bible, Old and New Testament, two volumes in one, saved by the Rosenwald family who fled Nazi Germany for the United States. It is inscribed with a name and a verse from Isaiah.

Conditions Governing Access

No restrictions on access

Conditions Governing Reproduction

No restrictions on use

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Book ; Old and New Testament, 2 v. in 1 ; 804 p, 264 p., [6] p. : maps (col.) ; 20 cm. [7.750 x 5.000 x 1.750 in.] front flyleaf, inscribed verse; facing page is title page: Die Bibel / oder die ganze / Heilige Schrift / des / Alten und Neuen Testaments, / nach der deutschen Übersetzung / Dr. Martin Luthers. / Berlin, Frankfurt a. M., Koln a. Rh. / Britische und Auslandische Bibelgesellschaft. / 1889. / Betit 8vo. / Bar.=St. end page 1st section: / 804 ; Table of contents: Berzeichnitz aller Bücher des Alten und Neuen Testaments. / I. Bücher des Alten Testaments., Die Propheten. / II. Bücher des Neuen Testaments. 2nd title page: Das Neue Testament unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi, nach der Deutschen Uebersekung Dr. Martin Luthers. Berlin, Frankfurt a. M., Koln a Rh. Britische und Auslandische Bibelgesellschaft. 1889. end, 2nd section Ende des neuen Testaments. / Drud von Trowitzsch und Sohn in Berlin. Embossed cover with foliage pattern; spine has gilt text, not legible. Knotted gold ribbon with 3 strands found inside book

front, flyleaf, top page, cursive, black ink : Marie Windstofser. / Fürchte Dich nicht, ich habe / dich erlöset, ich habe Dich / bei Deinem Namen ge= / rufen, Du bist mein. / Tes. 43. I. [Do not fear, for I have redeemed you, and I called by your name, you are Mine. Isaiah 43:1] back, flyleaf : H Rosenwald Bunde 1867

Subjects

  • Bible.
  • Bible. German--Versions--Luther.

Genre

  • Object
  • Books and Published Materials
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