Glaubensheiterkeit: Carl Johann Philipp Spitta (1801-1859). Theologe Und Dichter Der Erweckung

By Detlef Klahr

The theme of this book is the life and works of Carl Johann Philipp Spitta, one of the leaders of the 19th-century Revival Movement in Lower Saxony, Germany. It looks at his theological relevance and also sheds light on his biography as well as giving a meticulous study of the source materials. The main emphasis lies on Spittas role as a religious poet, preacher, and minister as well as his understanding of church and ministry. A theological interpretation of his poetry and sermons, which complement each other, reflect the revivalist theology. Spitta's life is a excellent example of the characteristic interaction of personal devoutness and Confessional-Lutheran church life of the day. This study again brings to our attention a classic theologian who has been wrongly forgotten by posterity, one whose song collection Psalms and Harp (1833/1843) was one of the most widely used works of edification in the 19th century. German text.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: German
• ISBN: 3899715691
• ISBN13: 9783899715699
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: V&R Unipress
• Length: 366 Pages