This classic work, first published in 1675, inaugurated the movement in Germany called Pietism. In it a young pastor, born and raised during the devastating Thirty Years War, voiced a plea for reform of the church which made the author and his proposals famous. A lifelong friend of the philosopher Leibnitz, Spener was an important influence in the life of the next leader of German Pietism, August Herman Francke. He was also a sponsor at the baptism of Nicholas Zinzendorf, founder of the Moravian Church, whose members played ...
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This classic work, first published in 1675, inaugurated the movement in Germany called Pietism. In it a young pastor, born and raised during the devastating Thirty Years War, voiced a plea for reform of the church which made the author and his proposals famous. A lifelong friend of the philosopher Leibnitz, Spener was an important influence in the life of the next leader of German Pietism, August Herman Francke. He was also a sponsor at the baptism of Nicholas Zinzendorf, founder of the Moravian Church, whose members played a crucial role in the life of John Wesley.
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Good. 0800619536. Ex-Library copy with usual identifiers. Rubbing (shelf wear) to covers. Closed tears (minor) to cover edges. Stains to exterior edge of pages, minor. Yellowing (light) to pages. Scuff to exterior edge of pages. Pen markings on a few pages. Good overall condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects.; 5.5 X 0.5 X 7.75 inches; 131 pages.
