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Religious Life in Germany, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): During the Wars of Independence; In a Series of Historical and Biographical Sketches - Couverture souple

Wilhelm Baur

 
9781330957974: Religious Life in Germany, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint): During the Wars of Independence; In a Series of Historical and Biographical Sketches

Synopsis

Explore how faith and civic life shaped Germany during the Wars of Independence. This second volume of Religious Life in Germany gathers historical and biographical sketches that illuminate the intersection of religion, education, and social reform in Hamburg and beyond. Through portraits of key figures and the era’s pressing questions, the book traces how Bible societies, schools for the poor, and charitable associations influenced public life and spiritual renewal.

In these pages you’ll encounter the efforts of Frederic Perthes and his circle as they champion religious education, support for the needy, and the revival of earnest faith after years of conflict. The narrative highlights the role of women in charity, the importance of school reform, and the evolving relationship between patriotism and Christian devotion. It also presents how ecclesiastical life responded to changing ideas, while preserving hymns, prayers, and devout practice that sustained communities.

What you’ll experience
- Biographical sketches of reform-minded figures and their impact on German religious life
- The push for religious education and practical charity in postwar cities
- How Bible societies, schools, and women’s associations interacted with public life
- A portrait of church life navigating renewal, tradition, and new ideas

Ideal for readers of history and religious studies who want a focused look at how faith shaped society in a transformative era, and for those curious about Hamburg’s early-19th-century religious communities.

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