Von Mensche[n] Leren zu[o] meiden
By: D. Martinus Luther
Contributors: Petri, Adam, 1454-1527, printer
Publisher: [Adam Petri]
Published: 1522
Place of publication: Basel]
Language: ger
Number of pages: 24
Subjects: Celibacy; Early works to 1800; Fasting; Obedience; Christianity
Other titles: Von Mennschen Lehren zu meiden; Von Mensche[n] Leren zů meiden
Work titles: Von Menschenlehre zu meiden
Description: Luther addresses the monastic rules of fasting, obedience and celibacy, arguing that they have no foundation in scripture and that a transgression of these rules is therefore no sin. At the same time, Luther warns that a transgression of monastic rules in itself is by no means a sign of faith or internalized piety.
Notes: Signatures: A-C⁴ (C4 blank).

Imprint from Benzing.

Initial; Printed marginal annotation throughout.

Decorative woodcut t.p. border featuring carousing putti.

Burke Library copy: Date 1523 written in manuscript on title page.

VD 16 L7284

Benzing 1185

Burke Library copy: Disbound.