Early Printed Bibles: Featuring Luther’s German New Testament 1523 with Apocalypse Woodcuts

The Kristine Kay Hasse Memorial Library at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis is opening a new exhibit: “Early Printed Bibles: An Exhibit Featuring Luther’s German New Testament 1523 with Apocalypse Woodcuts by Hans Burgkmair,” beginning Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025.

The exhibition features the Seminary’s newly acquired 1523 German New Testament as translated by Martin Luther. This third edition was the first of the Augsburg editions to include the full cycle of Apocalypse woodcuts by Hans Burgkmair. The Bible will be displayed with explanatory text to offer a unique glimpse into the Reformation’s transformative impact on Scripture accessibility.

The exhibit, which is free, will be open during regular library hours. The public is invited to come and see! Visitors will be provided with informative pamphlets detailing the historical and theological significance of the 1523 New Testament.

You may also like the following events from Concordia Seminary:

• This Wednesday, 15th October, 08:00 am, From Luther to Concord with Dr. Gerhard Bode in Catalina
• This Wednesday, 15th October, 08:30 pm, ‘Movies and Mission’ continuing education course in Clayton, Missouri
• This Saturday, 18th October, 06:30 pm, Called to Serve in Wamego

Also check out other Exhibitions in Clayton.