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Title

 Heidelberg catechism, 1566


Creator

 Schinckel, Harman (drukker/printer)


Year

 1566


Type

 titelblad, title page


Measurements

 14 x 9,4 cm.


Related term

 catechismussen, boekencensuur, impressa, titelpagina's


Period

 16e eeuw


Classification

 D: Geschiedenis van de boekdrukkunst, M2: Godsdienst


Content

 Catechisms are among the most printed and disseminated texts in the 16th century. The printer of this Heidelberg catechism from 1566 did not, however, make himself known by way of an imprint. In the time of Alva and the Iconoclasm that was certainly not advisable. Nevertheless, it is known that the printer was Harman Schinckel of Delft. Two years later he was sentenced to death ad executed for printing and selling heretical works, including this catechism. The sober but logical design of this 8vo edition is in line with the Calvinist principles expressed within it.


Original

 Catechismus, ofte ondervvijsinghe in de christelijcke leere, ghelijck die in die kercken ende scholen der chuervorstelijcken Paltz, ghedreuen oft gheleert wordt. - [Delft: Harman Schinckel, 1566], titelpagina


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 Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 1714 E 29


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 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek


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 Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek