Pia Desideria. Translated into English by Theodore G. Tappert

Philip Jacob Spener

ISBN 10: 0800619536 / ISBN 13: 9780800619534

Published by Fortress Press, 1964

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131 pages.

Seller Inventory # 1006

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Pia Desideria. Translated into English by Theodore G. Tappert
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Publication Date: 1964
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0800619536
• ISBN 13: 9780800619534
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine

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Synopsis

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.

About the Author

The Late Theodore G. Tappert, a distinguished church historian and author, was Schieren Professor of the History of Christianity at Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia. He was also archivist of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod and a consultant to the Lutheran Church in American's Board of Publication.