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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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book captures the religious and patriotic spirit of the German people during the period of the Napoleonic Wars, centered around the lives and ideas of several prominent figures of the era. At the heart of the book are the writings of the poet and journalist Matthias Claudius and the theologian and writer Jung-Stilling, who emerged as key voices in the resistance against the French conqueror. The author traces the intellectual and spiritual journeys of these men, exploring their opposition to Napoleon's tyranny, humanism, and self-aggrandizing nature, seen as an embodiment of evil. By shining a light on the religious context of the German revolt against Napoleon, including the profound faith, apocalyptic beliefs, and national pride of the German people, this book offers significant insights into the complex interplay between religion, politics, and national identity during a tumultuous chapter in European history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330957974_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330957974
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 346 pages. 9.02x6.02x0.75 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330957970
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 346 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25867890/1
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