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"Filigree" is the delicate metalwork technique reproduced on this cover. With this design originating on a German hymnal binding from the early 1800s, the antique silver pattern stands out against our vibrant purple background. Original Art: Ornamental hymnal binding. Era: early 1800s. Region: Swabia, Southern Germany.

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Johann Arndt was a German theologian who is now recognized as a forerunner of "pietism," a popular 17th-century Lutheran movement. This intricate, ornamental binding was originally designed to house the 1697 edition of Arndt's best-known work, Paradiesgrtlein. Original Art: Binding of Johann Arndt's Paradiesgrtlein. Era: 1697. Region: Strasbourg, France.

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The original content of this metallic binding was Johann Arndt's well-known work, Paradiesgrtlein (The Garden of Paradise), first published in 1612 as a response to Martin Luther's Reformations. The cover of this 1697 edition was created in Strasbourg, France. Original Art: Binding of Johann Arndt's Paradiesgrtlein. Era: 1697. Region: Strasbourg, France.

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The original content of this metallic binding was Johann Arndt's well-known work, Paradiesgrtlein (The Garden of Paradise), first published in 1612 as a response to Martin Luther's Reformations. The cover of this 1697 edition was created in Strasbourg, France. Original Art: Binding of Johann Arndt's Paradiesgrtlein. Era: 1697. Region: Strasbourg, France.