WDW235 - Shiwji

WDW235 - Shiwji

Passional Christi unnd Antichristi: an anti-papist pamphlet by Martin Luther which was published in 1521.

Items depicting digital copies of the pamphlet pages and descriptions of each item. The anti-papist sentiment fostered by these pages when taken in context with the historical timeline that coincides with the power of the Roman Catholic Church will will illustrate why this pamphlet was banned.

Created by Martin Luther, Phillip Melanchthon, Johann Schwertfeger.
Illustrated by Lucas Cranach the Elder and Hans Cranach. Originally Published by Matthes Maler.

Boston Public Library (Rare Books Department)

Pamphlet. Woodcuts.