1720 German Doctor Martin Luther Biblia First Edition Illustrated and Printed in Basel Switzerland by Emanuel Thurneysen Edited and Commented the Basel Preachers Friedrich Battier ( 1659 - 1722 ) and Theodor Gernler Pastors of St. Alben and St. Elisabethen Churches respectively Fraktuf text complete with the Old Testament, Apocrypha, and New Testament, from the translation of Martin Luther with at least 11 woodcut illustrations by Isnard Fils or Isnard's sons Made from Pig Skin Thurneysen Bibles were popular with the Anabaptist groups who came to America such as the Mennonite Amish and Swiss Brethern Churches 1720 was the first year in which Mr. Thurneysen began printing this Bible in Basel, Switzerland "Biblia, Das ist Die Gantze Heilige Schrift Alten Und Neuen Testaments" 16" H 10 1/2" W 4" D Historically Important Condition Consistent with Age obvious signs of wear remains intact Please look at Photos Closely offene kirche elisabethen christian orthodox christianity god religious history Out of a New York City Estate

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