JJ rambach - Lutherana/Piëtisme) - 1743

UNIQUE MASTERPIECE: 100% Complete 18th-Century German School and Devotional Book (1743) by J.J. Rambach with Copper Engravings! Rare religious heritage (Lutheran/Pietism) or historical pedagogy? This is a unique opportunity to own a beautifully documented top piece from the heyday of German printing. This thick, handbound manual was printed in 1743 in Leipzig, one of the most influential Lutheran theologians of the Pietist period. Leipzig Original, handbound binding.

The book consists of two substantial, separately paginated parts. The first part contains 370 numbered pages; followed by an inserted full-page copper engraving with a blank reverse. Then the second portion continues with a new pagination up to 304 pages. Together the two parts thus comprise about 750 numbered pages.

Stunning Copper Engravings & Details: The book contains copper engravings by the renowned master engraver Johann Christoph Sysang from Leipzig. Among other things, the iconic plates of Jesus blessing the children and the Crucifixion on Golgotha are present in splendid condition.

Unique Historical Content: This book is a unique time document for the history of education. It contains among other things: 1) A sharp speech in which the author (with quotes from Martin Luther) refutes the excuses of 18th-century parents who do not send their children to school. 2) "Anrede an die Kinder": Lessons on early piety and morality.

Rare Publisher’s List: At the back there is the complete original sales catalog of the publisher (Leipzig, Nicolai-Kirchhof) with book advertisements and prices from 1736–1740. The book shows the logical, beautiful signs of age that give the object its authentic character.