This work of pastoral guidance was written by Johann von Paltz (c. 1445 – 1511), an Augustinian friar and one of Luther’s superiors and (possibly) mentors. He wrote extensively about indulgences in a theologically correct way, but was loyal to the Church. The woodcut shows friars "digging" in the Scriptures for the hidden truths of the Christian faith.
Shelf Location
BT450 .P35 1502g
Subjects
Crucifixion of Jesus Christ; Christian life--Catholic authors
[260] pages : illustrations (woodcut) ; 22 cm (quarto)
Note
original filename:1900200002
Ad lectorem/ Aethereas edes tibi cure est optime lector/ Scandere nos emito namq[uam] damus semitam."
Imprint from colophon
Author's name appears on leaf A3: "Frater Johannes De Paltz sacre theologie hu[m]ilis p[ro]fessor ordinis fratru[m] heremitarum s[an]cti Augustini Reuerentia debita[m]."
Signatures: A-V⁶ X⁴ Y⁶; Y6 blank
Woodcut (depicting the Crucifixion) on title page
Burke Library copy: Rubrication throughout, including on woodcut image of Christ on the cross. Binding includes metal clasps
