1523 Erasmus Latin Paraphrase Leaf — Luke 22
Original 1523 Erasmus Latin Paraphrase Leaf — Gospel of Luke, Chapter 22
Add a remarkable piece of Renaissance printing history to your collection with this original 1523 Latin Paraphrase leaf by Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, one of the most influential scholars of the European Renaissance and a towering figure in Christian humanism.
More than five centuries old, this authentic octavo leaf preserves text from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 22 (Cap. XXII) across pages 431 and 432. The crisp typography and surviving original paper provide a tangible connection to the world of Renaissance scholarship and early printed biblical literature.
Historical Significance
Desiderius Erasmus (1466–1536) was among the most important Renaissance humanists to engage directly with the text of the New Testament. His Latin Paraphrases sought to present the Gospel narratives in an expanded, accessible literary form while encouraging deeper engagement with Scripture.
This leaf comes from that remarkable tradition of Renaissance biblical scholarship, preserving an original printed witness from 1523.
The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 22, contains some of the most significant events surrounding the final days of Christ's earthly ministry, making this particular passage especially meaningful within the larger work.
Featured Scripture
Gospel: Luke
Chapter: 22 — Cap. XXII
Pages: 431–432
The leaf is printed on both sides and retains its original Renaissance typography, providing collectors with an authentic example of how biblical scholarship and early European printing came together during the sixteenth century.
Technical Specifications
Date: 1523
Author: Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam
Work: Latin Paraphrase of the Gospel of Luke
Scriptural Content: Gospel of Luke, Chapter 22
Pages: 431–432
Format: Octavo
Dimensions: Approximately 4½" × 6½"
Authenticity: Accompanied by a physical Certificate of Authenticity
Condition & Authenticity
Condition: Excellent antiquarian condition.
The original leaf exhibits only minor, attractive age-toning along the margins. The central text block remains clean, intact, and exceptionally well preserved.
The typography remains remarkably crisp for a leaf that has survived for more than five centuries, allowing the Renaissance text to remain highly legible and visually striking.
Authenticity: Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity identifying the leaf as an original 1523 Erasmus Latin Paraphrase leaf.
Preservation & Display
Its compact octavo format makes this leaf particularly suitable for archival preservation, intimate display, or inclusion within a specialized collection of Renaissance books, early biblical printing, or historical manuscripts.
For collectors, the significance lies not only in its age, but in the intellectual world it represents: the Renaissance, the study of Scripture, the development of European printing, and the work of one of the era's most influential humanist scholars.
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Collection Reference: AS-1019
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