Pitts Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection recently acquired a tract by Paul (or Paulus) Staffelsteiner on the interpretation of Psalm 22 (“My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”). Published in Nuremberg in 1536, it is the only printing of this work and is held by only 5 other libraries in North America. Paulus…
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Kessler Conversations 2022
Spring of 2022 comes with a new series of virtual Kessler Conversations! Named after the world-renowned Richard C. Kessler Reformation Collection held at Pitts Theology Library, Kessler Conversations (30-45 mins) offer opportunities for the general public to learn about the events in Europe in the 16th century and to consider what they may tell us…
MLK Day Closures
Pitts will be closed on Monday, January 17th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In the spirit of this holiday, check out Emory Libraries’ recently launched digital exhibit From The Archives: Black Student Activism! This online resource exposes archival evidence of Black student activism as it exists in the University Archives at Emory University. There…
Library Hours: January 2022
In line with Emory’s remote start to the spring semester in response to the Omicron variant, Pitts has adjusted its hours to accommodate the shift to remote learning during the month of January: Monday–Friday: 7:30am–5:00pmSaturday: ClosedSunday: Closed Whether you’re in or out of the building, Pitts librarians are still here to support your coursework and…
Pitts Winter Intercession Hours
Tomorrow final exams for the Fall 2021 come to a close—and with a semester’s worth of hard work comes a well deserved break! Starting Wednesday, December 15th, Pitts enters its shortened winter intercession hours: December 14–17: 7:30am–5pm December 18–19: Closed December 20–23: 7:30am–5pm December 24–January 3, 2022: Closed Find full listings of open hours and…
Finals at Pitts: Fall 2021
As we approach the end of the Fall Semester, Pitts Theology Library staff wish you well on your upcoming work and invite you to rely on library spaces and resources to help you do your best. Finals bring a few changes to our practices and policies, which are designed to help you succeed. Please be…
New Alumni Resources: Anchor Yale Bible Dictionary & Commentaries!
Thanksgiving Holiday Hours
The Thanksgiving holiday is just around the corner! Remember that Pitts Theology Library will be closed from Thursday, November 25th to Sunday, November 28th in observance of the holiday weekend. The library will reopen on Monday, November 29th at 7:30am. Have a safe and pleasant holiday!
Enhancing Engravings: Coloring in the 16th Century
Did you know that 16th century engravings allowed for creative license? Colors were often added after book production by their owners to enhance images, like this engraving of Jesus’ baptism by Jan Wierix, located in two different copies of the Plantin Polyglot Bible (1569 BIBL). Click on the image above to move between versions and choose…
Final Kessler Conversation THIS Week
This week marks the final Kessler Conversation of the Fall 2021 semester, taking the theme “Luther and the Other.” Join Dr. Dean P. Bell (Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership in Chicago) as he rehearses some of Luther’s thoughts on Jews and Judaism, comparing it with other reformers of the period. Dr. Bell will help…
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