The Luther Bible 1545 represents the last edition of Martin Luther’s translation published during his lifetime. This edition contains 66 books of the Old and New Testaments.
Language and style
The text preserves historical phrasing and spelling. It is particularly useful for readers interested in the language of the Reformation and in comparison with later Luther revisions. The Luther Bible 1912 may be more approachable for new readers.
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