Clergyman Grants Absolution

Book Title: Kirchen Ordnu[n]g, in meiner gnedigen Herrn der Marggrauen zu Brandenburg, vnd eins Erbern Rats der Stat Nürnberg Oberkeyt vn[d] Gepieten : wie man sich bayde mit der Leer vnd Ceremonien halten solle

Author: Evangelisch-Lutherische Kirche in Ansbach (Principality)

Image Title: Clergyman Grants Absolution

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Description: A clergyman hears confession and grants absolution to a parishioner. The clergyman is pictured as Peter, with his bald head and key to the kingdom. The image is a reference to Matthew 16:19.

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