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Reproduction of letters dating from the first half of the 16th century.
The Vatican Library Ottob. lat. 3029
Edition N LVIII
Integral reproduction of the manuscript in its orginal format.
Comes as a box set with commentary.
The Vatican Library has a collection of original letters by Martin Luther, as well as the drafts in German of the Reformer's translations of Aesop's Fables.
Luther was convinced that the fables, like the parables of Christ, could be put to good instructive use, and his German translations indicate his talent as a creator of words and his ability to make popular speech an educational tool.
His letters reveal various aspects of the man: Augustinian friar, monastery superior, humanist teacher of classical wisdom, and loving husband to his wife, Katharina.
Advised by his prince to show more moderation, he wrote to John, Prince-Elector of Saxony, that he did not compose "his wicked books" out of impertinence but as a contribution to peace, whenever conscience and doctrine impelled him.
This portfolio of 24 sheets includes letters to friends, testimonials, admonitions to civil authories, and letters to his wife.
Condition: NEW By Belser Incoporated Publishers in the1980's | 
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