Jacob’s Flock Prospers
Book Title: Enchiridion : Der kleine Catechismus für die gemeine Pfarherr vnd Prediger / Mart. Luther
Author: Luther, Martin, 1483-1546
Image Title: Jacob’s Flock Prospers
Scripture Reference:
- Genesis 30 (further images / scripture text)
Description: Jacob places striped branches before Laban’s unspotted sheep and goats in order to increase the number of spotted and dark colored animals in his own herd. The image is used here to illustrate a violation of the ninth commandment: You shall not covet your neighbor's house. This woodcut is associated with the monogram HA.
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