The Spirituality of the German Awakening

Klappentext 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.This addition to the 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).

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• Authors: Professor Gerald Christianson, David Crowner, David (EDT)/ Christianson Crowner, August Tholuck
• Assisted by: Gerald Christianson (Editor), Professor Gerald Christianson (Editor), David Crowner (Editor), August Tholuck (Editor), Gerald Christianson (Translation), David Crowner (Translation)
• Publisher: Paulist press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.07.2003
• EAN: 9780809141081
• ISBN: 978-0-8091-4108-1
• No. of pages: 440
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 32 mm
• Series: Classics of Western Spirituality Series; Classics of Western Spirituali; Classics of Western Spirituality Series; Classics of Western Spirituali
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works