| The Spirituality of the German Awakening Contributor(s): Crowner, David (Editor), Crowner, David (Translator), Christianson, Gerald (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0809141086 ISBN-13: 9780809141081 Publisher: Paulist Press OUR PRICE: $25.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2003 Annotation: This volume introduces readers to the faith and work of four figures of the 19th century revival movement called the German Awakening: -- August Tholuck (1799-1871) -- Johann Hinrich Wichern (1808-1881) -- Theodor Fliedner (1800-1864) -- Friedrich von Bodelschwingh (1831-1910) The German Awakening engendered a spirituality that fostered human kindness, grounded it in awakened faith, and gave it the shape of loving service to society. This remarkable and unique scholarly contribution: -- translates the majority of its materials for the first time in English. -- includes a variety of spiritual genres -- sermons, hymns, commentaries, mission statements, etc. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Lutheran - Religion | Christianity - History - Religion | Spirituality |
| Dewey: 284.109 |
| LCCN: 2002012196 |
| Series: Classics of Western Spirituality (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 6.08" W x 9" (1.40 lbs) 464 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Catholic - Chronological Period - 19th Century - Cultural Region - Germany - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This addition to the distinguished Classics of Western Spirituality series introduces readers to the faith and work of four figures of the 19th-century revival movement called the German Awakening: --August Tholuck (1799-1871) --Theodor Fliedner (1800-1864) --Johann Hinrich Wichern (1808-1881) --Friedrich von Bodelschwingh (1831-1910) The German Awakening engendered a spirituality that fostered human kindness, grounded it in awakened faith, and gave it the shape of loving service to society. This remarkable and unique scholarly contribution: --translates the majority of its materials for the first time in English. --includes a variety of spiritual genres--sermons, hymns, commentaries, mission statements, etc. --brings the fascinating lives, faith and work of these men to the attention of a broader audience. --has a preface by the eminent theologian Martin E. Marty. |