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A view of sheperds with their flocks resting beside a stream on the Plains of Esdraelon.

A well known as "Joseph's Well" that sits along the main caravan route between Damascus and Egypt.

Postcard embroidered in silk which features notated music for the hymn, "Lead Kindly Light," by Newman.

View of the Plains of Sharon, showing a patch of the plant, Rose of Sharon.

An interior view of a rock-hewn tomb outside of Jerusalem, proported to be the tomb where Jesus was laid after his crucifixion.

Three individuals suffering from leprosy beg for alms near the Garden of Gethsemane.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion held in Montréal, Québec, on November 7-10, 2009.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion held in Atlanta, GA, on October 30-November 1, 2010.

This sermon explores Jesus Christ in his role as a teacher through acting as an example, demonstrating the virtues that Christians should strive to emulate.

An engraving depicting the burning of eighteen Anabaptists. The image shows the victims bound to burning stakes and praying as a pair of men stoke the fires.

An engraving depicting the burning of 180 people from the Cathar sect who had been labeled heretics by the Pope. The image shows a massive bonfire with numerous people being thrown onto it while a crowd watches.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois, from October 30-November 2, 1975.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Allis Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, from November 23-26, 1991.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Hilton Hotel in San Francisco, California, from November 21-24, 1992.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Sheraton Washington and Omni Shoreham Hotels in Washington, D.C., from November 20-23, 1993.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers and the Ramada Congress Hotel in Chicago, Illinois, from November 19-22, 1994.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Philadelphia Marriott and Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from November 18-21, 1995.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the New Orleans Marriott and ITT Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, from November 23-26, 1996.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the San Francisco Hilton, Part Fifty-Five, and Hotel Nikko in San Francisco, California, from November 22-25, 1997.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels in Orlando, Florida, from November 21-24, 1998.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis Hotel and the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Hotel in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 22-25, 2003.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Philadelphia Marriott, Loews Philadelphia Hotel, and Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from November 19-22, 2005.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel, Rennaissance Washington Hotel, and Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., from November 18-21, 2006.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina, Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel, and San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, California, from November 17-20, 2007.

An engraving depicting the burning of 224 Waldensians outside of Toulouse. The image shows a large number of stakes with people tied to them being set ablaze as a crowd watches.

A program for the 37th Annual meeting of the National Association of Biblical Instructors, held at Union Theological Seminary in New York on December 29-30, 1946.

A program for the 38th Annual meeting of the National Association of Biblical Instructors, held at Union Theological Seminary in New York on December 27-29, 1947.

Artist Statement: "In the background of the painting appears the 1938 edition of the Korean Bible--especially, Romans 1:17 ("the righteous will live by faith"). The cross of Jesus Christ stands in the middle between Martin Luther [(1483-1546)] on the left and Philipp Melanchton [sic][(1497-1560)] on the right. The cross and the three persons beneath it--John the Baptist, Chranach [sic], and Luther-- originally appeared in the alter painting entitled Law and Grace.

Artist Statement: "Seongsan Bridge appears over the River Han. Across the bridge stands Lotte World Tower, a 123-floor skyscraper that officially opened in 2017. A cross is floating on the river. Martin Luther, while reminding us of his speech at the Diet of Worms, stands just next to Jesus, pointing to him. Several people surrounding them are watching the event of Jesus' crucufixion. All of them are figures borrowed from Yun-Bok Shin's genre paintings. There are also other figures borrowed from Hong-Do Kim's paintings.

A family of Bedouin nomads standing before their tent which has bee pitched in a ravine between Hebron and the Dead Sea.

A woodcut depicting a bishop greeting the retinue of a traveling cardinal. The cardinal rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him while the remainder of his retinue stands before him and a bishop stands in a doorway. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

The digital edition of an introduction to and translation of Johann Bugehangen's "Eine christliche Predigt vber der Leich vnd Begrebnis des ehrwirdigen D. Martini Luthers," originally published by Georg Rhaw in Wittenberg, Germany, in 1546, including facsimile reproductions. The original text is a sermon at Martin Luther's funeral service in Wittenberg..

This sermon explains why people seek and study religion, stating that religious spaces serve as refuges, schools, and sanctuaries that help people to enter into Heaven.

This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance.

This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.

This sermon celebrates the transition of a group of women to join a religious order, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.

This sermon celebrates the transition of a group of women to join a religious order and take up the habit, outlining the virtues of such a choice and the level of dedication to Christ that is needed to undertake such a spiritual journey.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering of a diocese. A bishop sits surrounded by priests as an archdeacon proclaims the faith from the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs holding rings and kneeling on helmets. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

This sermon celebrates Jesus Christ, identifying certain qualities of Jesus and emphasizing his humility as a model for Christians to follow.

This sermon discusses the change brought to the world by the arrival of Jesus Christ on Earth.

This sermon explores the ways in which Jesus Christ exemplifies behaviors of humility and compassion as a reflection of the Glory of God.

This sermon addresses the importance of employing one's time well, encouraging Christians to use their limited time to promote holy endevours and abstain from sinful acts.

This sermon explains the importance of ensuring that one is receptive to the word of God, describing how the word of God cannot be properly sown into a soul that is like concrete or thorns- one must be truly willing and receptive of God to reach salvation.

This sermon addresses the Holy Trinity, being the Father, Son, and holy ghost.

This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order, fully dedicating herself to God, and presents her as an example of the perfected child of God.

This sermon discusses the temptations that lead christians away from God, advising how women who seek a religious profession can avoid these temptations and revering their choice to enter into a religious profession.

This sermon cautions against avarice, claiming that greed turns people away from God by prioritizing worldly riches over salvation.

This sermon outlines and explains the commandment of God in regards to proper observance of the Sabbath (Sundays) and other designated holy days.

This sermon addresses judgments, encouraging Christians to be wary of making rash judgements and outlining multiple examples from scripture of figures who had been falsely or wrongly judged.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon addresses penance and atonement, emphasizing that confessing one's sins is not sufficient to be truly penitent- one must suffer proportionally to atone for their sins.

This sermon addresses the importance of truthful prayer, emphasizing that sinners who have the intent on sinning again disgrace the practice of prayer.

This sermon examines the importance of confession, explaining that the confession of one's sins in their entirety is necessary to receive forgiveness from God, and demonstrating the proper practice of confession.

This sermon examines the virtue of loving your neighbor, cautioning that speaking ill of one's neighbor, and thus recklessly tainting their reputation, is a great sin as only God can judge.

This sermon examines the virtue of faith, describing necessary qualities of faith including an unquestioning belief in God and actionable representations of one's faith.

This sermon examines the importance of doing good works, explaining that simply refraining from evil is not enough to be rewarded in heaven, and that even those who are sick or poor are capable of fasting, giving alms, or prayer.

This sermon celebrates the choice of a woman to join a religious order and denounce worldly possessions and vocations.

This sermon examines the process of Mass, explaining the importance and proper practice of its three sections: the offertory, the consecration, and the communion.

This sermon addresses the birth of Jesus, emphasizing the humility of his birth, how he was made into flesh for humanity, and the blessed actions of the Virgin Mary.

This sermon addresses the sinful state of the world preceeding the birth of Christ and outlining the purpose and reasons for God to send his son to earth, namely to save man from "eternal perdition."

This sermon addresses the process of serving proper penance for transgressions against God, focusing on the desire and will to satisfy the offended party when seeking penance.

This sermon addresses the birth of Jesus, describing the original sin of Adam eating the apple and the mercy of God in sending his son to redeem humanity.

This sermon examines the Passion of Christ, focusing on Jesus forbidding the apostles to shed tears at his death and explaining that the meaning of this is that the tears of man should only be shed over the atrocity of sin.

This sermon examines the Passion of Christ, focusing on Jesus forbidding the apostles to shed tears at his death and explaining that the meaning of this is that the tears of man should only be shed over the atrocity of sin.

This sermon cautions against questioning the decisions of God based on the limited knowledge and reason of humanity, specifically in regards to the Passion and Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

This sermon discusses the ways in which women who choose to join a religious order must isolate themselves from the world in order to achieve a truly religious spirit.

A depiction of seven notable scholars (real and mythological) from ancient Greece and Rome, including (clockwise from the bottom left): Xenokrates (ΞΕΝΟΚΡΑΤΗς), Pamphilos (ΠΑΜΦΙΛΟς), Machaon (ΜΑΧΑωΝ), Cheiron (ΧΕΙΡωΝ), Nigros or Niger (ΝΙΓΡΟς), [H]erakleides (ΗΡΑΚΛΕΙΔΗς), and Mantias (ΜΑΝΤΙΑς).

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A woodcut depicting a monk in conversation with a knight. The woodcut appears on the title page of Luther's letter to the head of the Teutonic Order of Knights arguing against the requirement of celibacy.

This sermon reflects on God's love through the lens of Jesus' birth.

A series of six engravings depicting the events surrounding election of new pope. He is adored in the Sistine Chapel (top right), he is adored at thealtar of St. Peter (top left), he witnesses the burning of flax, which represents the fleeting nature of earthly glory (middle right), he is crowned (middle left), he receives a Torah scroll from the Jewish people (bottom right) and receives the keys symbolizing the keys to the Kingdom of heaven.

A woodcut depicting a bishop visiting a parish church. The bishop sits on a dias while the local congregation gathers around to hear why he has come. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a pilgrim outfitted with a hat, cloak, staff, and bag for his journey, being directed by God from Heaven (top right).

This sermon addresses the importance of self-denial for women seeking a religious profession, emphasizing that self-denial prevents one from falling victim to religious enemies, and explaining that entering into a religious life is the best form of religious penance.

A woodcut depicting a bishop leading the proceedings of a synod or council gathering. The bishop stands before an altar, leading the gathered, kneeling priests in prayer. The scene is flanked by decorative scrollwork featuring pelicans and snails. This woodcut is reused throughout the work.

The digital edition of an public lecture on the politics of Cardinal Henry Edward Manning's conversion to Catholicism presented on the afternoon of December 4, 1995, at White Hall (Emory University) as the Second Annual Thomas Aquinas Lecture and sponsored by the Aquinas Center of Theology at Emory University.

A woman drawing water at Jacob's Well.

This sermon addresses the linked concpets of Ignorance and False Conscience, cautioning against the desire to seek knowledge of the eternal when it has not been permitted for you to know.

This sermon explores the dangers of speech and the many ways in which man can use this gift for harm, including swearing, false oaths, and lying.

This sermon celebrates the love God has for humanity, describing the oath christians have to love God and the manners in which christians should practice their love toward God with prayer being an example.

This sermon addresses the importance of eccumenical fasting, outlining the ways in which it should be properly observed and the purposes of observing the practice.

This sermon considers the dynamics of a Christian family, including the proper relationship dynamics between parents and their children, as well as godparents and their godchildren.

This sermon explores the concept of love and forgiveness for all mankind as taught by Jesus Christ and conveyed by the apostle Paul.

This sermon examines the virtue of humility, explaining what true humility consists of, outlining methods by which one can become humble, and emphasizing the importance of humility in gaining salvation.

This sermon explains Purgatory, describing the horrors of purgatory and the obligations and interests christians should have in aiding souls that reside in purgatory.

This sermon describes the reprobate through horrifying imagery, characterizing the people who will be left behind on earth while Jesus carries his elect few to Heaven.

This sermon seeks to instruct Christians on the proper way to embody a true and whole love for God as has been commanded.

A woodcut depicting a synod gathering. A bishop sits in the center of a group of priests as an archdeacon reads prom the pulpit. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. This woodcut is reused several times throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a traveling bishop and his retinue. The bishop rides a horse with hands held before him in prayer as attendants ride behind him and walk before him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs supporting fruit trees. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting the traveling retinue of an empress or queen. The empress or queen sits side-saddle on a horse with attendents holding a canopy above her while a procession holding a cross go before her. The scene is flanked by ornamental scroll work featuring cherubs. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

A woodcut depicting a ruler, possibly a king, traveling with his retinue. The ruler rides a horse with attendants holding a canopy above him and a man bearing a sword riding ahead of him. The scene is flanked by a pair of cherubs standing atop eagles and holding bags of snakes. The woodcut is reused throughout the work.

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Summary: A history of the Catholic Church in Plumstead, England.

A caravan of camels and traders on the road into Jaffa.

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Summary: A record of the defense given by Rev. A. P. Perceval of the Church of England who refused to give funeral rights for a man who had committed suicide.

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Summary: A dialogue on predestination.

Summary: A repudiation of the understanding of "prodigies," monstrous births in humans or animals, as signs from God.

Summary: A response to a published letter by Henry Woods against Rev. A. P. Perceval for his refusal to perform the burial rights for a man who committed suicide.

Summary: A sermon preached in honor of the announcement of the queen's pregnancy.

Summary: A funeral sermon delivered by Taylor Thomas in honor of John Wesley.

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Summary: History of the Methodist Episcopal Church from the year 1793 to the year 1816.

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Summary: "This sixteen-page pamphlet includes two 1744 letters from James Habersham to Whitefield relating to the Bethesda (house of mercy) Orphan House ... [providing] details on the spiritual and temporal condition of the orphanage."

Summary: A published letter by John Wesley urging understanding and mutual respect between Protestants and Catholics.

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A money changer's shop near the Jaffa Gate in Jerusalem, showing a line of waiting patrons.

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An account of the mission work of John Marrant amongst the Cherokee.

Summary: An autobiography of James Albert Ukawsaw Gronniosaw.

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Summary: A report and plea to the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel for additional funding for diocese in the British colonies in North America.

A woman gathers firewood near the ruins of the ancient city of Zarephath.

Summary: An extract from a work by William Law on the nature of man, perfection, and revelation through Christ.

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Summary: "According to Whitefield’s wishes, his long-time friend and fellow founder of Methodism, John Wesley, preached this funeral sermon at both of Whitefield’s London chapels. While Whitefield’s Calvinist colleagues understandably objected to Wesley’s omission of his Calvinism, it was nonetheless a heartfelt tribute to his dear friend and fellow evangelist.

Summary: A sermon on Ephesians V, 14.

Summary: A sermon preached for the Feast of St. Augustine.

Summary: A sermon preached in honor of Charles II, King of England, following his death.

Summary: A sermon preached in honor of the king's victory over rebel forces.

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Summary: A sermon delivered by W. Hobrow in honor of John Wesley.

Summary: A sermon delivered by Henry Moore in honor of John Wesley.

A shepherd leading a flock through a valley path near Bethlehem and the site of Tekoa.

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Summary: An account of the death of Mrs. Hannah Richardson.

Summary: A justification for reading James II's declaration of indulgence in spite of the Archbishop of Canterbury's objections.

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Summary: A thesis written in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Divinity at the Candler School of Theology on the educational opportunities for African American children in Atlanta, Georgia, including an assessment of curriculum, teaching staff, and school buildings.

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Women winnowing the harvest using oxen.

Summary: A brief biography of Bishop Samuel Ajayi Crowther.

An interior view of a rock-hewn tomb outside of Jerusalem.

A decorative woodcut appearing on the end page and depicting a tree with a bird coming in to land and a blank shield at its base.

Summary: An account of the Rye House Plot, a conspiracy against the British monarchy.

Summary: "Whitefield’s letter replies to an anonymous pamphlet that was critical of the revival in New England, questioning its authenticity and labelling it fanatical."

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A view of the Barada River (Abana River) which passes through one of the suburbs of Damascus.

This slideshow provides details about physical and online resources available to Emory alumni through Pitts Theology and Woodruff Libraries, as well as the policies that apply to lending.

Summary: A missionary report detailing work with the Armenian population in Constantinople (Istanbul) in Turkey.

Summary: One of six 1523 editions of a collection of sermons delivered by Luther in 1522, directed against A. Karlstadt.

Summary: Second printing of the eight sermons Luther preached on his return from Wartburg Castle, March 9-16, 1522. They dealt with the mass, the Lord's Supper, images, fating, auricular confession, and other topics. These sermons allowed Luther to restore order in Wittenberg and put and end to the Tumults that had griped the city during his absence.

Summary: In 1518 Luther was summoned to Rome. He appealed to Frederick, Elector of Saxony who was attending the imperial Diet in Augsburg. Frederick negotiated with the Papal Legate Cajetan who finally agreed to a hearing in Augsburg. Luther went there with an imperial escort and then returned safely to Wittenberg. This is Luther's report of what took place in Augsburg. It is the fifth printing of the "Acta Augustana."

Summary: When Luther received S. Mazzolini's Dialogue on the 95 Theses, he put it into print at once to show just how weak a piece Mazzolini had written. He followed it up with the present work which includes Mazzolini's text and Luther's reply to it. Even the Pope is said to have been embarrassed by Mazzolini's poor performance in this work. The Dominicans are reported to have bought up the first edition, presumably to prevent its further circulation.

Summary: A unique printing of an answer by Luther to the attacks of one his earliest opponents, Johann Eck.

Summary: This is the first collection of the Latin works of Luther to appear in print. Works by other authors (Mazzolini, Eck, and Karlstadt) are also included for historical perspective (and current reference). In part, this work is a kind of "position paper" to help clarify the issues of the upcoming Leipzig Disputation. This volume is quite rare. The first collection of the writings of Martin Luther; the original edition published by Johann Froben at Basel in 1518.

Summary: Fredrick the Wise asked Luther to write to Emperor Charles V after the publication of his Open letter to the Christian Nobility in order to express his loyalty. Spalatin convinced Luther to write this letter of submission and edited it for publication.

Summary: First edition of Luther's response to Hieronymus Emser's report of the Leipzig Disputation between Martin Luther, Andreas Bodenstein Karlstadt and Johann Eck. Emser, who had been initially sympathetic to Luther's position had accompanied Eck to Leipzig, where he broke with the reformer. In his report, he tried to associate Luther with the Bohemian reformer Jan Hus, who had been burnt at the stake during the Council of Constance in 1415.

Summary: Johann Eck responds in this early work to Luther's pamphlet "Contra malignum Iohannis Eccii iudicium."

Summary: This is another academic disputation by Eck at Ingolstadt on monastic vows including 160 theses "in praise of those men who practice the monastic life."

An engraving of a framed image of Adam naming animals as detailed in Genesis 2:20. The framed image sits above a plinth with the inscription: "And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field:". Above the framed image are symbols of the Old and New Testaments, including the tablets of the Ten Commandments, a Sefer Torah, a Cross, and a crown of thorns flanking a glowing star shape potentially representing the Holy Spirit. The entire composition is surrounded by floral decorations held aloft by three birds.

A woodcut decorating the title page of Johan Geiler von Kayersberg's Seelen Paradiss. The woodcut depicts Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden just after having eaten the fruit of the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil. They are shown covering themselves, each holding an apple while God looks on. In the bottom right of the scene, an angel carrying a sword guards the gate to the garden.

A woodcut depicting Adam and Eve eating from the Tree of Knowledge as God looks on from Heaven. To the right, they are expelled from Eden by an angel wielding a sword. A set of four decorative woodcuts create a border around the main image and depict plants and birds.

Summary: Poetic paraphrases of the Psalms by the humanist and reformer Adam Siber.

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An engraved portrait of Pope Adrian VI, who sat as pope from 1522-1523. The portrait shows Adrian VI wearing elaborate vestments with his coat of arms featured in the upper left corner. The portrait is labeled "ADRIANVS. VI. PAPA. TRAIECTENSIS. BELGA".

A map of Africa depicting locations explored by Europeans up to the early 19th century, including the Sahara, Madagascar, and the Ivory Coast.

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A medallion featuring the Agnus Dei (Lamb of God) with a cross banner.

A vellum leaf from a Dutch Book of Hours. The recto and verso have decorated borders; the recto contains a six-line historiated initial “S” depicting the head of Christ, the symbol of the “agnus dei” (lamb of God) in the margin, and two two-line decorated initials all in red and blue inks.

A pair of engravings depicting four obelisks (Vatican Obelisk, Lateran Obelisk, Flaminio Obelisk, and the Esquiline Obelisk), the Santi Apostoli, and Trajan's Column. All of these were part of Pope Sixtus V's urban reform program.

Summary: German translation by Ludwig Hätzer of Epistola contra Judaeorum, thought to be written in Arabic by Samuel of Marocco, an apostate Jew at the beginning of the 11th century and translated into Latin by the Spanish Dominican Alphonsus Bonihominis in the 14th century and widely disseminated. Bonihominis is likely the real author of the work.

Summary: This work is an anonymous translation to German from Latin of Luther's letter (Ad inlustrissimum principem Carolum Sabaudiae ducem Epistola) to Duke Charles III of Savoy, dated September 7, 1523.

Summary: First printing of an early Advent sermon by Luther, focusing on the signs of the impending end of the world.

Summary: H. Sachs the Nuremberg "Master-Singer" and shoemaker became an early and ardent supporter of Luther and the Protestant cause. In this "trio-logue" a baker named Peter, a monk named Heinrich, and a shoemaker named Hans discuss questions relating to monastic life and monastic vows. The work is in prose, a change from Sachs' usual rhymed couplet format. This printing is from the same year as the first printing and re-uses the woodcut from the title page of the first printing.

View from the Jaffa road of ʻEn Kerem (Aim Karim), the supposed birthplace of John the Baptist.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John III, 16, "For God so loved the world ..."

Summary: Sermon preached August 10, 1522, on Matthew 7:15-23 (Beware of False Prophets).

Summary: Sermon preached July 27, 1522, on Matthew 5:20ff. (Unless your righteousness is greater than that of the Pharisees, etc,.).

Summary: Sermon preached April 2, 1523 (Maundy Thursday), on the value and efficacy of the Holy Sacrament.

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Summary: Sermon by Martin Luther criticizing the adoration of the cross and supposed relics of the Passion.

Summary: A sermon by Luther admonishing the directing of one's attentions not to the wealth of the church and its relics, but to the needs of the poor.

Summary: Sixth of six printings to appear in 1525, the year of its initial printing, of this sermon by Luther on the strengthening of faith and love.

Summary: Sermon preached March 24th, 1525, on Timothy 1:18-2:29.

Summary: This is possibly the first printing of J. von Staupitz's tract on the love of God. Written as a New Year's greeting for some of Staupitz's friends, the work was highly valued by Luther and became a spiritual classic, frequently reprinted and re-edited.

Summary: Polemical dialogue between a peasant and a monk, who had lost his livelihood after the dissolution of his monastery. The peasant advises the monk to try his hand at "real work".

Summary: Treatise by Melanchthon against the peasants' revolt of the mid 1520's.

Summary: Early sermon of Luther's on preparing for death. One of twenty-two German printings to appear in six years.

Summary: First and possibly only edition of a sermon by Mathäus Alber on the resurrection of Christ. Alber was an active reformer in Swabia, particularly in Reutlingen and Esslingen.

Summary: "Translated from the Slavonic approved by the Moscow Ecclesiastical Censor Committee, May 1912."

Indulgences were issued to defray the cost of building the basilica of St. Peter in Rome. Their distribution was often linked to the sacrament of penance, as believers were granted spiritual merits in exchange for financial donations. This particular indulgence, believed to be the only specimen of its kind thus far recovered, was issued specifically to clergy, granting them liturgical benefits in exchange for their contributions.

An engraving depicting a scene from the third book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which Alcinde (center left, by the crocodile's tail, holding a bow), killed a large crocodile which was the guardian deity of the city of Damietta before the arrival of Saint Louis and the crusaders.

An engraved portrait of Antipope Alexander V, who was elected by the Council of Pisa during the Western Schism and held the office from 1409-1410. The portrait shows Alexander V wearing a papal miter with his coat of arms featured in the upper left corner. The portrait is labeled "ALEXANDER. V. PAPA. CRETENSIS. GRÆCVS".

An engraved portrait of Pope Alexander VI, who sat as pope from 1492-1503. The portrait shows Alexander VI wearing simple vestments with his coat of arms featured in the upper right corner. The portrait is labeled "ALEXANDER. VI. PAPA. VALENTINVS. HISP".

An engraving depicting the execution of Algerius, a student from Padua. The image shows Algerius being drenched in boiling oil as he stands before a prepared stake and pyre while a monk attempts to convince him to repent.

Summary: M. Flacius Illyricus issued this edition of Luther's letters from Coburg Castle to the theologians at the Diet of Augsburg in an attempt to strengthen the Protestant resolve during the Interim. Intended for the widest possible distribution, both German and Latin versions were provided.

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An engraving depicting a scene from the second book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which Alphonse de Pointiers, after having been shipwecked near Acre, rescues the young woman, Lisamante, from panthers.

An engraving depicting the Altar of All Saints which contains minor relics of various saints.

A woodcut depicting the bronze laver for priestly washing (top), the altar of burnt offering made of acacia wood with four horns on its four corners (center), and the bronze implements for tending the altar (bottom).

An architectural plan of the sanctuary level of Cannon Chapel showing an alternative arrangement for seating.

An engraving depicting a scene from the tenth book of the epic poem, Saint Louys, in which, following the destruction of the poisoned armor gifted to Saint Louis by the Sultan's representatives, the hermit and widow of Aymon de Bourbon, Alégonde, is consulted to interpret the sign, and informs the prelates that only a member of the House of Bourbon can battle the dragon blocking the crusaders path.

Summary: Sermon preached June 9, 1522, on John 3:16 (God So Loved The World).

Summary: Sermon preached in Erfurt, October 21, 1522, on Matthew 25:1ff. (Wise and Foolish Virgins).

Summary: A selection of criticisms of Luther's views on the spiritual origins of the Papacy by one of his early opponents, Ambrosius Catharinus, edited by another of his early opponents, Hieronymus Emser, and dedicated by Emser to a third Luther opponent, Paul Bachmann, Abbot of Altenzelle.

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A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at Union Theological Seminary in New York City, on December 30, 1964, to January 1, 1965.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, on December 27-29, 1965.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at Sheraton-Chicago Hotel in Chicago, IL, on October 20-23, 1966.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at Sheraton-Blackstone Hotel in Chicago, IL, on October 19-22, 1967.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at the Statler-Hilton Hotel in Dallas, TX, on October 17-20, 1968.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, held at the Boston Marriott Motor Hotel in Boston, MA, on October 23-26, 1969.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at the Regency Hyatt House in Atlanta, Georgia, from October 28-31, 1971.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the College Theology Society and the American Oriental Society, held at the Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois, from November 8-11, 1973.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion held in San Francisco, California, on November 19-22, 2011.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at Hotel New Yorker in New York City, New York, from October 22-27, 1970.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the Association of Professors and Researchers in Religious Education and the Religious Research Association, held at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C., from October 24-27, 1974.

A program for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion held in Chicaco, IL, on November 1-3, 2008.

Summary: An appeal by Protestants to William III and Mary II to recognize the grievances of Protestants against Catholicism.

A declaration by the New York State Assembly declaring that "Slavery cannot exist by the Constitution and Laws of this State."

Summary: A speech delivered on the occasion of the consecration of the cemetery in Rutland, Massachusetts.

Summary: Addressed to Johann Friedrich of Saxony and Philipp of Hesse, relating to the imprisonment of Heinrich of Brunswick as a prisoner of war.

A group of men shares a meal of lamb and rice.

An interior view of a building in Damascus showing a room where a portion of the floor has been raised for "honored" guests.

Summary: Written by Mary Fletcher about her adopted daughter, this book is open to her description of Sarah Lawrance's preaching: "Her method was, after singing and prayer, to read some life, experience, or some awakening author, stopping now and then, to explain and apply it as the Lord gave her utterance."

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Summary: A treatise explaining what the process of conversion is, describing its necessity, and how to identify those who may be in need of conversion.

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Summary: An itemized response to a set of tenets set forth by Protestants.

Summary: A call for assistance and support of mission work in Istanbul.

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Summary: Fourth edition of the "Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation," one of Luther's most important pamphlets, in which he develops some of the central ideas of his theology, including the principle of universal priesthood. He also discusses the possibility of a German national church.

Summary: After Albrecht, Duke of Prussia and last of the Masters of the Teutonic Knights, became a Protestant, he sought out preachers to fill the pulpits in his territory. Some were Lutherans, others were followers of Schwenckfeld. Luther here warns Albrecht about the heretical tendencies of the Schwenckfelders. Albrecht came increasingly under the influence of F. Von Heideck (a Schwenckfelder) and was not especially impressed by Luther's arguments against the use of John 6 in the interpretation of the Lord's Supper.

Summary: Luther's reply to a letter from Duke Albrecht of Brandenburg, concerning the interpretation of John VI with reference to the Lord's Supper.

Summary: A reply to Martin Luther's "An den Bock zu Leipzig."

Summary: Sixth printing of a letter addressed to Albrecht von Brandenburg (later Albert, Duke of Prussia) the new General of the Teutonic Knights. In response to a question by the general, Luther applies his critique of monastic celibacy to military orders, stressing that it is pleasing to God to have families and to raise children.

Summary: Radical reformers such as Karlstadt believed that education was unnecessary for faith. Luther argued against such a position, asking all cities to set up schools to teach correct doctrine. He also emphasized the need for teaching Latin and Greek as part of Christian education. This is the first printing of this important tract.

Summary: This is the ninth printing of Luther's treatise addressed top the councilmen of Germany that they should promote the building of schools.

Summary: In 1523, Albert of Brandenburg-Ansbach, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights formerly embraced Lutheranism and secularized the lands of the order in Prussia. Luther was named as his court preacher, and was one of Duke Albert's most trusted advisors. This is a letter to the members of the order, advising them to reject their vows of celibacy and marry.

Summary: An elegy celebrating George Whitefield.

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Summary: An abridged translation of the Imitatio Christi, originally published by Wesley in 1735.

Summary: An abridged translation of the Imitatio Christi, originally published by Wesley in 1735.

Summary: An abridgement of his Memoirs, edited, and with a preface, by John Wesley.

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Summary: Compilation of three anti-Catholic tracts by the Lutheran theologians and composer of hymns Nicolaus Selneccer.

A view of the town of Anathoth (ʻAnātā) from the foot of Mount Scopus.

The "Fountain of the Virgin" in Nazareth, where Mary came for water.

The ancient citadel set out into the Mediterranean Sea in the city of Sidon.

Inside the Garden of Gesthemane, a monk inspects some of the plants, and ancient olive tree in the background.

A view down into the Pool of Hezekiah with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in the background.

The ruins of the ancient city of Samaria, the capital of the norhern Kingdom of Israel.

An ancient oak tree which grows outside of Hebron, traditionally known as "Abraham's Oak."

Summary: Third edition of Alciatus in France, "with new woodcuts superior to those of the 'Augsburg' editions" (Landwehr). The emblems are attributed to Mercure Jollat. "It is the Paris edition which set the standard for the popular field of emblem literature (Mortimer, French, no. 13, p. 13). Alciatus was not happy with the two earlier Augsburg editions; but the expanded Wechel edition which appeared in Paris in 1534 with entirely new woodcuts by Jollat set a new standard.

An engraving depicting the arrest of Andries Langedul. The image shows Langedul seated on a porch witha Bible open on his lap, the open door behind him showing his family inside the house, as a man accompanied by guards approaches him from the street.

Summary: A biography of Anjama, a young woman from Ghana, who converted to Christianity.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Hendricks. The image shows Hendricks, bound to a ladder, being lifted towards a bonfire as a crowd watches.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne Ians. The image shows Anne being led away as she reaches back to deliver her final testament of faith to her son.

An engraving depicting the execution of Anne van den Hove. The image shows van den Hove buried up to her neck while priests attempt to convince her to recant.

Summary: In this volume, Hieronymous Emser, who had himself translated the New Testament from Greek into German, provides a chapter by chapter commentary and critique on Martin Luther's translation of the New Testament.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, American Schools of Oriental Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at Stouffer's Riverfront Towers in St. Louis, Missouri, from October 28-31, 1976.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion, American Schools of Oriental Research, and the Society of Biblical Literature, held at San Francisco Hilton in San Francisco, California, from December 28-31, 1977.

The program and supplement of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with Scholars Press, held in Dallas, Texas, from November 5-9, 1980.

The program and supplement of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American School or Oriental Research, held at the Loews Anatole Hotel in Dallas, Texas, from December 19-22, 1983.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Palmer House in Chicago, Illinois, from December 8-11, 1984.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Anaheim Hilton and Towers in Anaheim, California, from November 23-26, 1985.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the Atlanta Hilton and Towers in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 22-25, 1986.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Boston Marriott Copley Place and Shertaon Boston Hotel and Towers in Boston, Massachusetts, from December 5-8, 1987.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Chicago Hilton and Towers in Chicago, Illinois, from November 19-22, 1988.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the Anaheim Hilton and Towers in Anaheim, California, from November 18-21, 1989.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, with the American Schools of Oriental Research, held at the New Orleans Marriott and the Sheraton New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, from November 17-20, 1990.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Chicago, Illinois, from November 17-20, 2012.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Baltimore, Maryland, from November 23-26, 2013.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in San Diego, California, from November 22-25, 2014.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Atlanta, Georgia, from November 21-24, 2015.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in San Antonio, Texas, from November 19-22, 2016.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Boston, Massachusetts, from November 18-21, 2017.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in Denver, Colorado, from November 17-20, 2018.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in San Diego, California, from November 23-26, 2019.

The program of the joint annual meeting of the American Academy of Religion and the Society of Biblical Literature, held in virtulally, from November 29-December 10, 2020.

A 3D rendering of the Antioch Baptist Church building.

An engraving depicting the martyrdom of Antipas of Pergamum. The image shows a hollow bull statue set above a blazing fire.