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LUTHER, MARTIN. Ein Brieff . . . Wider die Sabbather. Title within woodcut historiated border by Lucas Cranach depicting scenes from the story of Salome and John the Baptist. [31] (of [32] leaves); lacks the final blank. 4to, old flexible boards, worn, lacking backstrip; some light toning and marginal foxing, clean tear across title with discoloration from cellotape repair. Wittenberg: (Nickel Schirlentz), 1538
First edition. "Whether through irritation at their refusal to accept his truth or for some other reason, Luther grew increasingly hostile toward the Jews . . . The increasing vehemence of his attacks is apparent in his 'Letter Against the Sabbatarians,' in which he harshly condemns that Protestant sect for adopting Jewish customs"--EJ XI, 585. Benzing 3293.
