Description: Herrnhut by Paul Peucker Examines the origins of the Herrnhut religious community and describes its development in the context of German Pietism in the early eighteenth century. FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In June 1722, three families from Moravia settled on the estate of Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf in Berthelsdorf, Saxony. Known as the community of Herrnhut, their settlement quickly grew to become the epicenter of a transatlantic religious movement, one that would attract thousands of Europeans, American Indians, and enslaved Africans: the Moravian Church.Written by one of the leading archivists of the Moravian Church, this book investigates the origins of Herrnhut. Paul Peucker argues that Herrnhut was intended to be a Philadelphian community, uniting "true Christians" from all denominations. It was a separatist movement, but it concealed its separatism behind the pretense of an affiliation with the Lutheran Church and behind a chosen historical identity, that of the renewed Unity of Brethren. Peuckers analysis, based on hundreds of documents from archives in Germany and the United States, demonstrates how Herrnhut was able to grow and thrive despite existing regulations against new religious groups, uncovers Count Zinzendorfs role in keeping Herrnhut outside the state church, and provides a new foundation from which to interpret the Moravian churchs later years.Three centuries after Herrnhuts founding, this intriguing history brings to light new information about the early years of the Moravian church. Peuckers work will be especially valuable to students and scholars of eighteenth-century religion, Pietism, and Moravian history. Author Biography Paul Peucker is Director and Archivist at the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is the author of A Time of Sifting: Mystical Marriage and the Crisis of Moravian Piety in the Eighteenth Century, also published by Penn State University Press. Table of Contents List of Illustrations Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations Editorial Note Prologue: A Moravian Face Mask Introduction 1. Berthelsdorf 2. The Plan 3. The Moravians 4. Dissent and Agreement 5. Beliefs and Ideals 6. Life in Herrnhut 7. The Herrnhut Model Notes Bibliography Index Review "Peuckers work reveals the fascinating early development of the Herrnhut community under Zinzendorfs leadership and protection."—Graeme Murdock The Proceedings of the Wesley Historical Society"Herrnhut is undoubtedly a very important study and a fascinating read. . . . The study testifies to an impressive knowledge of the sources and provides many—and often surprising—new insights."—Alexander Schunka Journal of Moravian History"Peuckers work is a magnum opus at just over 200 pages, and it will be the essential book in its field."—Richard Mammana Medium.com"How Zinzendorf and his community should be assessed was not only a matter of contention among his contemporaries but has remained controversial in research until today. Paul Peuckers book represents a significant advance in scholarship on this array of questions, thanks to his unparalleled familiarity with the handwritten documents and the print sources."—Hans Schneider, author of German Radical Pietism"An intriguing and insightful read for researchers and students alike. Not only does Herrnhut provide an excellent introduction to the contexts in which the Moravian community in Herrnhut came into being, but it also offers exciting new interpretive approaches and opens new avenues for further research."—Gisela Mettele, author of WeltbÜrgertum oder Gottesreich: Die Herrnhuter BrÜdergemeine als globale Gemeinschaft 1727-1857"Peuckers volume is expertly nuanced and strenuously documented with archival sources, making a rich contribution to our understanding of Moravian origins."—Jared S. Burkholder The Mennonite Quarterly Review Long Description In June 1722, three families from Moravia settled on the estate of Count Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf in Berthelsdorf, Saxony. Known as the community of Herrnhut, their settlement quickly grew to become the epicenter of a transatlantic religious movement, one that would attract thousands of Europeans, American Indians, and enslaved Africans: the Moravian Church. Written by one of the worlds leading archivists of the Moravian Church, this book investigates the origins of Herrnhut. Paul Peucker argues that Herrnhut was intended to be a Philadelphian community, uniting "true Christians" from all denominations. It was a separatist movement, but it concealed its separatism behind the pretense of an affiliation with the Lutheran Church and behind a chosen historical identity, that of the renewed Unity of Brethren. Peuckers analysis, based on thousands of documents from archives in Germany and the United States, demonstrates how Herrnhut was able to grow and thrive despite existing regulations against new religious groups, uncovers Count Zinzendorfs role in keeping Herrnhut outside the state church, and provides a new foundation from which to interpret the Moravian churchs later years. Three centuries after Herrnhuts founding, this intriguing history brings to light new information about the early years of the Moravian church. Peuckers work will be especially valuable to students and scholars of Moravian and Pietist studies and members of the Moravian community. Paul Peucker is Director and Archivist at the Moravian Archives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. He is the author of A Time of Sifting: Mystical Marriage and the Crisis of Moravian Piety in the Eighteenth Century, also published by Penn State University Press. Review Text "How Zinzendorf and his community should be assessed was not only a matter of contention among his contemporaries but has remained controversial in research until today. Paul Peuckers book represents a significant advance in scholarship on this array of questions, thanks to his unparalleled familiarity with the handwritten documents and the print sources." -Hans Schneider, author of German Radical Pietism "An intriguing and insightful read for researchers and students alike. Not only does Herrnhut provide an excellent introduction to the contexts in which the Moravian community in Herrnhut came into being, but it also offers exciting new interpretive approaches and opens new avenues for further research." -Gisela Mettele, author of Weltburgertum oder Gottesreich: Die Herrnhuter Brudergemeine als globale Gemeinschaft 1727-1857 Review Quote "How Zinzendorf and his community should be assessed was not only a matter of contention among his contemporaries but has remained controversial in research until today. Paul Peuckers book represents a significant advance in scholarship on this array of questions, thanks to his unparalleled familiarity with the handwritten documents and the print sources." --Hans Schneider, author of German Radical Pietism Details ISBN0271092394 Author Paul Peucker Format Hardcover Series Pietist, Moravian, and Anabaptist Studies Year 2022 ISBN-13 9780271092393 Imprint Pennsylvania State University Press Place of Publication University Park Country of Publication United States Pages 320 Publication Date 2022-05-12 NZ Release Date 2022-05-12 US Release Date 2022-05-12 UK Release Date 2022-05-12 ISBN-10 0271092394 Illustrations 3 Maps; 15 Halftones, black and white Publisher Pennsylvania State University Press Subtitle The Formation of a Moravian Community, 1722–1732 DEWEY 284.64321 Audience Professional & Vocational AU Release Date 2022-05-09 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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