Disticha de uita et praecipuis rebus gestis uiri Dei et..., ca. 1550-1556.

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Disticha de uita et praecipuis rebus gestis uiri Dei et..., ca. 1550-1556.

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Twenty couplets, written in the 1550s, inspired by important events in the life of Martin Luther. The author's name is found at the end of the piece as is his dedication of the piece to Johann Kestner. A translation is available in the library.

1 item (on 2 leaves) 14.5 x 19 cm.

Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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Pitts Theology Library, Candler School of Theology

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