This book examines the significance and structure of the 1536 Wittenberg University Library Catalogue. Sachiko Kusukawa, a historian specializing in early modern intellectual history, analyzes this foundational document to reveal insights into the collection, organization, and intellectual currents of a pivotal Renaissance institution. The catalogue serves as a primary source, offering a detailed snapshot of the books available for study and the methods by which knowledge was catalogued and accessed during a period of profound academic and religious change.

This work is recognized as a significant scholarly contribution to the study of early modern libraries and intellectual history. Its meticulous approach to the 1536 catalogue provides essential data for understanding the material culture of knowledge in the Renaissance. The book is valued for its detailed analysis and its ability to illuminate the academic environment of Wittenberg University during a critical historical juncture.