A German Christian devotional poetry book, Palmblätter ("Palm Leaves") by Karl Gerok.
Decorative artwork by the German illustrator Ernst Pfannschmidt. Karl Gerok was a Lutheran pastor, theologian and poet from Württemberg (southern Germany). The poems are inspired by: the Bible, the Psalms, the life of Christ, Christian faith, hope, suffering, death, eternal life, everyday Christian living. Cover is an It is a Jugendstil design featuring a palm tree, a golden sun, ornate foliage and gilt decoration. The palm symbolizes victory over death, eternal life, the Christian pilgrimage and Palm Sunday.
The binding contains stains but the pages are in immaculate condition.
- Origin: Stuttgart
- Publisher: Greiner & Pfeiffer
- Language: German
- Pages: 488
- Condition: Great antique condition
- Era: 1903
Measurements: 20 x 15,5cm / 7,9" x 6,1"
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