The Life of the Lord Jesus Christ (book)
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| Author | Baltazar Opec |
|---|---|
| Original title | Żywot Pana Jezu Krysta |
| Illustrator | Hans Leonhard Schäufelein |
| Language | Polish |
| Publisher | Hieronymus Vietor |
Publication date | 1522 |
| Publication place | Poland |
The Life of the Lord Jesus Christ (Polish: Żywot Pana Jezu Krysta) is the oldest entirely preserved printed book in Polish by Baltazar Opec, published in 1522.[1]
It is a reworking of a composition, combining the biblical text with apocryphal themes, traditionally attributed to St Bonaventure, Meditationes vitae Christi (Meditations on the Life of Christ).[1] . It also features 39 full-page woodcuts by Hans Leonhard Schäufelein.[1] One of a copies belonged to the library of the Zamoyski family fee tail, which was transferred to the National Library of Poland after the Second World War.[1] From May 2024, one of the few survived copies is presented at a permanent exhibition in the Palace of the Commonwealth.[2][3]