1743 German Luther Folio Bible W/ Metal Work New Testament Königsberg Printing

1743 German Luther Bible – New Testament – Königsberg Printing – Rare Antique

Translated by Martin Luther – Printed in Königsberg, Prussia – Over 280 Years Old

Item Description

For sale is a rare 1743 edition of the New Testament translated by Dr. Martin Luther, printed in Königsberg, Prussia (now Kaliningrad, Russia) by Daniel Christoph Kanter, a renowned royal Prussian printer. This edition is written in German Fraktur script and includes:

• Luther’s revolutionary translation of the New Testament

• Concise summaries at the beginning of each chapter

• Diligently revised parallel references ("Parallelen") throughout the text

This beautifully preserved historical Bible is a testament to 18th-century religious publishing, language reform, and the enduring legacy of the Protestant Reformation.

Historical Significance

• Martin Luther’s translation of the Bible (first printed in 1522 for the NT) was pivotal in standardizing the German language and making Scripture accessible to the general public.

• Königsberg, the city of publication, was a cultural and intellectual center of Prussia, later home to Immanuel Kant.

• This 1743 edition was produced nearly 300 years ago, during the Age of Enlightenment, when print culture and religious study flourished across Europe.

Why Collect This Bible?

Antique Religious Artifact – Own a genuine piece of Lutheran and Protestant history.

German Cultural Heritage – A foundational text in the German language and identity.

Decorative & Display Piece – A striking historical book for libraries, churches, or collectors’ cabinets.

Perfect for Scholars & Enthusiasts – Study original 18th-century typography, theology, and printmaking.

Increasing Rarity – Authentic 18th-century Bibles in good condition are becoming harder to find, especially outside institutional archives.

Condition

• Pages: Foxing and some stains can be found.

• Text: Fully legible Fraktur script

• Missing OT title page

• NT title page is present

Specifications

• Language: German (Fraktur script)

• Printed: 1743

• Publisher: Daniel Christoph Kanter, Königsberg

• Format: Hardcover (leather-bound)