The Luther Bible of 1534

Martin Luther’s Bible, first printed in 1534, was not only a milestone for the printing press, but also a . A , Luther’s translation from Hebrew and ancient Greek into German made the Bible accessible to laypeople and gave : 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 , showcasing the . In an accompanying booklet, director of the Institute for Book Sciences at the Johannes Gutenberg Universityin Mainz, adds his expertise to the publication with of the illustrations, as well as an introduction exploring Luther’s life and the seismic significance of his bible.