Violation of the Sabbath

Book Title: Deudsch Catechismus. : Mit einer newen vorrhede, vnd vermanunge zu der Beicht / Mart. Luth.

Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546

Image Title: Violation of the Sabbath

Description: While preacher addresses the congregation, a man violates the Sabbath law by gathering wood outside. This engraving illustrates the third commandment in the Decalogue, which commanded observance of the Sabbath.

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