MAKE AN OFFER

← Back

Thank you for your response. ✨

1516 Erasmus Greek Latin New Testament DELUXE Facsimile

(1 customer review)
Original price was: $199.00.Current price is: $69.00.
2 in stock

3 sold

SKU: 1772508119934

Bound by a master bookbinder/old manuscript guy with 30 years of expertise
May even the plough boy be able to afford it!

Includes Erasmus’ Apologia & Methods

FULL COLOR
Erasmus’ First Edition!

QUALITY
The print is perfectly bold, crisp, & clear, unlike most facsimiles with spotted print. This is an original work of ours, & we’ve taken special care with formatting the scans of the original manuscript. We chose thick, chemical free parchment paper that’ll last forever & doesn’t age. For the binding, we used our secret glue not traditional to bookmaking, & a lot of it. The spine is harder than any hard cover. This beauty is built like a tank, to withstand years of combat & study.

We’re yet to see a facsimile with as high quality & durability as ours, & here we offer it at a fraction of the price.

THE HISTORY OF ERASMUS’ GREEK/LATIN NEW TESTAMENT

One won’t find more changes to Erasmus’ work than happened between this first edition of his, 1516, and the compromises made in his very next edition, 1519, the first one to have the licensed approval of Pope Leo X. The publication of Erasmus’ New Testament is the stuff of legends. Before Erasmus, nobody had ever translated from the original Greek to correct Jerome’s translation. Erasmus put his latin rendering side by side with the Greek, knowing the educated in Europe could speak latin, thus creating a universal translation that each nation could translate into their own tongue.

This is the root; the translation of the reformation; what all english Bibles are based on to this day in one way or the other. Both Luther & Tyndale rendered their translations virtually word for word what Erasmus had translated into Latin. Though the legends have grown bigger than their shoes, Tyndale was no expert in the Greek. Everything “Textus Receptus”, relies on Erasmus. It’s far too overlooked just how much ALL PEOPLES rely in their comprehension of the Greek from one man, Erasmus, to this day. It’s hard to imagine that a Pope knowingly licensed the fuel for the reformation, but he was no ordinary Pope, but one who wanted reformation, fought against the other faction within the church at that time. The J-ews.

Tyndale was the 1st to ever translate any of Erasmus’ works into english, “Christsian Knight”. Tyndale was inspired by Erasmus when very young & based his own book “Life of a Christian Man” on Erasmus theme for “Christian Knight”. Poetic that both Erasmus & Tyndale died the same year, 1536, the official height of the reformation. Curiously enough, Erasmus’ translation wouldn’t have went very far had not Pope Leo X gave him official license to do it. Leo protected him. Both Leo X and Erasmus were personal tutors to King Charles V when he was a boy. The King who went on to lead the Spanish Empire into the Americas.

The 1st European colony in America to stick was St. Augustine, Florida; founded by one of King Charles V’s generals, Constantine. You can’t make this stuff up. It’s quite obvious that both Leo X and Erasmus were part of the Augustinian order. The only other serious rival order was the Franciscan Friars, who later became the Jesuits. The reformation’s victories wouldn’t have come if not for Leo X & Erasmus very consciously leading it. It is said that Erasmus had more to do with our current form of government than anyone who signed the declaration of Independence. Fly Eagle, Free Bird, yea.

Original manuscript details:
Date: 1516, Erasmus First Edition
Size / Format: 603 pages / 7.5in x 5.5in x1.25in

We’re abundantly experienced with international shipping & are discreet when listing the name of the product on customs so as to not put any at risk of religious persecution. We’ve successfully mailed this book & the like to United Arab Emirates, Korea, Mainland China, Armenia, Taiwan, Those posted on Military Bases, etc.


Based on 283 reviews
William Barkley
2026-09-21 09:45:39 • WooCommerce
★★★★★
“Quality matter for the mind Well, the service works. But what I like best is books are offered in their original form. The variety is very good, too. I have now purchased two books. There are several more to be bought.”
Reply: We're joyed to know we're of genuine service to the public. We can't thank you enough! Oh, & in case you don't know, we sent you a coupon but it probably went to your spam folder as most all our auto sends do
skittlzz50
26-05-28 21:16:13 • WooCommerce
★★★★★
“Book arrived in great condition! ”
Byrne's Euclid: First Six Books of the Elements of Euclid
Barry
Jully 11, 2026 • Website
★★★★★
“Hi, I received the book today. Thank you so much for the fast shipping! You have other titles that are also very tempting to purchase. LOL! I would like to leave a review but I cannot figure out how to do that. I do not see a leave review Link on the Abebooks website. Have a great weekend.”
Reply: You're very welcome! The assurance we get that this is in fact a service to the public.. it's worth more than gold! And no worries, where there's a loyal customer, we'll find a way, & thus your review is here displayed. Thanks so much! -tim
Review image
Robert Henderson
2025.12.27 • Other
★★★★★
“Excellent service with integrity Fast and professional service with great communication throughout the process. Even if you don’t align with the content being offered, the respect for free press and personal integrity MUST be acknowledged! I personally would recommend to anyone without thinking twice. Looking forward to doing future business with you again. Thank you for this service!”
Reply: We can't thank you enough for giving us the honor to be of service! Your words are encouraging as our only goal is to be of genuine utility to humanity. ALL VIEWS are welcome on our platform. We don't censor, period. Thanks so much Robert!
Jarrett Palm
2025.12.29 • Facebook
★★★★★
“Some of the highlights with Baum Book Santo is that these books are historical, and I know I wouldn't be able to find them anywhere else! They are vibrantly illustrated with unparalleled handmade craftsmanship.”
Reply: We can't thank our beloved patrons enough!

Get a Discount for Adding Review

  1. Marlon Alva Avatar
    Marlon Alva

    Erasmus Greek-Latin 1516 ‘DELUXE’
    This is jewel of book!!
    Not only is rare, but, the craftsmanship is way beyond I’ve seen before.
    In my opinion, the only thing that needs it’s a hardcover, other than that I think Erasmus himself would be proud of it.

    1. BaumBookSanto Avatar

      Thanks so much for your encouraging words Marlon!
      That’s the fuel that makes it all worth it,

      tim

Add a review

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Optional. Up to 5 photos, maximum 5 MB each.