{"product_id":"antieke-katholieke-familie-bijbel-1881-benziger-einsiedeln-halfleer-goudsnee-29cm-monumentaal","title":"The Life of Our Lord Jesus Christ - Benziger, Einsiedeln 1881","description":"\u003ca href=\"\/en-fi\/collections\/frontpage\" style=\"text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u0026lt; !--nl--\u0026gt;\u003cp style=\"background-color: #5a1414; border-left: 4px solid #d6c3a3; padding: 12px 16px; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #f5f1e8; border-radius: 6px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003eZiggy's Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"600\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eAntique Catholic devotional work from 1881, printed by Benziger in Einsiedeln, a leading publisher of religious printed matter in the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eThe book is titled \u003cem data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"853\"\u003eDas Leben unseres Herrn Jesus Christus und seiner jungfräulichen Mutter Maria\u003c\/em\u003e and is a richly illustrated edition intended for religious study and use within the family.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis work focuses on the life of Jesus Christ and his mother Mary, as it was passed down and interpreted within the Catholic tradition in the 19th century. The book largely follows the well-known events of the New Testament, supplemented with contemplative texts and devotional explanations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe emphasis is not solely on the biblical text itself, but on its meaning and experience. Stories are explained in detail and placed in a religious context, making the book intended for deeper study, reflection, and household use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe included illustrations support this approach and bring the scenes visually to life, as was customary with Catholic printed matter from this period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis creates a combination of narrative, explanation, and image that is characteristic of devotional publications from the late 19th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1321\"\u003eThe binding is executed in half-leather with richly decorated linen boards. The front shows a central religious motif in gold leaf, framed by a geometric and ornamental border. The spine features gold stamping and classic raised bands. The pages are finished with a gilt edge, which still has a strong visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eThe interior contains multiple illustrations and (color) lithographs, characteristic of Catholic publications from this period. Such books were often displayed in the home and served as a combination of religious tool and representative object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1593\" data-end=\"1596\"\u003eThe book is in good condition for its age. The first page is detached. Damage is visible on the back of the linen cover. Furthermore, the book block is solid and the gilt edge is still remarkably well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1816\" data-end=\"1971\"\u003eA characterful 19th-century religious work with strong visual presence, suitable as a collector's item or as a decorative piece within a classic interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pyu61n\" data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1589\"\u003eType: Catholic devotional work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1h3vtub\" data-start=\"1590\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eTitle: \u003cem data-section-id=\"1h3vtub\" data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1678\"\u003eDas Leben unseres Herrn Jesus Christus und seiner jungfräulichen Mutter Maria\u003c\/em\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"vz9ulj\" data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003ePublisher: Benziger (Einsiedeln \/ New York \/ Cincinnati \/ St. Louis)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y8et56\" data-start=\"1753\" data-end=\"1767\"\u003eYear: 1881\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1v8yled\" data-start=\"1768\" data-end=\"1783\"\u003eLanguage: German\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ntqrux\" data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eBinding: Half-leather with decorated linen boards and gold stamping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1j72rvd\" data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eSize: 29x22 - 7cm thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ashpxx\" data-start=\"1872\" data-end=\"1901\"\u003eEdge: Gilt (gilt edge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1nv5imp\" data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1949\"\u003eIllustrations: Multiple (color) lithographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xzc5a0\" data-start=\"1950\" data-end=\"2014\"\u003eCondition: Good condition, first page detached, damage to rear linen cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4610\" data-end=\"4674\"\u003eAn impressive ecclesiastical showpiece with strong visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ziggy's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53084070805843,"sku":"AH0307002","price":275.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0986\/0412\/2451\/files\/IMG_3191.jpg?v=1771686090","url":"https:\/\/ziggyswarehouse.com\/en-fi\/products\/antieke-katholieke-familie-bijbel-1881-benziger-einsiedeln-halfleer-goudsnee-29cm-monumentaal","provider":"Ziggy's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}