Confessio fidei – Bohemian Brethren – 1575 | Reformation Statement of Faith

Confessio fidei et religionis Christianae by the Bohemian Brethren was a 16^th-century statement of faith. Translated from the original German into Latin by Esrom Rüdinger, this work is one of the principal statements of faith produced during the Reformation. It sets out the doctrines of the Holy Trinity, the authority of scripture, salvation through Christ, and sacraments as they are practiced by Protestants.

Worth noting, this 1575 edition contains a preface by Martin Luther, with correspondence between Luther and Philipp Melanchthon, as well as passages from Martin Bucer.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Confessio fidei et religionis Christianae, qvam sereniss : et potentiss : Romanorum Vngariae & Bohemiae
• Author(s): Bohemian Brethren
• Contributor(s): Esrom Rüdinger (Translator); Martin Luther (Preface); Martin Luther (Correspondence); Philipp Melanchthon (Correspondence); Martin Bucer (Excerpts)
• Publisher: Basileae, 1575
• Edition: 1575.
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Paper binding; modern red cloth slipcase with gilt title
• Size:  5.75 in x 3.5 in (14.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
• Collation: 221 pp
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Preface by Martin Luther
  • Letters of Martin Luther and Philipp Melanchthon
  • Excerpts from Martin Bucer
  • Confession of faith of the Bohemian Brethren

Condition:

Very Good. The paper binding shows moderate age wear but remains intact and secure. The text is complete with uniform toning. The later slipcase in red cloth with gilt lettering is sturdy and functional.

Why Collect This?

• Rare Basle edition of a Protestant confession from 1575
• Includes contributions from Luther, Melanchthon, and Bucer

Item Number: # 29240