Carl Hildebrand Freiherr von Canstein (1667-1719) established the Cansteinsche Bible Society in Halle (Saale) in 1710. The society's purpose was to produce Bibles as quickly and as cheaply as possible, using a new printing technique. Von Canstein was a friend of August Hermann Francke.
Avastatud: 10-10-1990 Avastamiskoht: Tautenburg Avastajad: Borngen, F., Schmadel, L. D.