Pietismus Im Sozialismus Die Herrnhuter Brudergemeine in der DDR/EBook |
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| Author:
| Richter, Hedwig |
| Series title: | Kritische Studien Zur Geschichtswissenschaft Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-3-525-37007-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2009 |
| Publisher: | Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $81.00 |
Book Description:
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Text in German. Since it was founded in the 18th century, the Moravian Brethren has played an important role within Protestantism with its civil society commitment and international connections. How did the socialist authorities of the GDR deal with this pietistic community? How did the Moravians manage to survive under socialism? How far did they adapt and how far were beliefs and self-understanding modified? Hedwig Richter raises general problems of the relationship between rule and...
More DescriptionText in German. Since it was founded in the 18th century, the Moravian Brethren has played an important role within Protestantism with its civil society commitment and international connections. How did the socialist authorities of the GDR deal with this pietistic community? How did the Moravians manage to survive under socialism? How far did they adapt and how far were beliefs and self-understanding modified? Hedwig Richter raises general problems of the relationship between rule and society in the dictatorship as well as transfer history questions about the possibilities of an international exchange beyond the Iron Curtain.