Issue 10. Pietism: The Inner Experience of Faith


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Summary
The influence of the Pietists emanates from the contemporary expressions of missions, ecumenism, revivalism, social activism, and even Bible study groups. Their rich hymnology, devotion to giving, and heavy reliance upon the authority of Scripture place Christians of the 21st Century deeply in their debt. Find out more about their worshipful lifestyle and steadfast faith in this issue of Christian History & Biography!

Inside this issue you'll find:

  • Can These Bones Live?
    A spiritual hunger grew in reaction to the coldness and formalism of the Protestant state churches. Drawing from diverse roots, Pietism emerged as a quest to apply Reformation doctrine to personal life.
  • Reborn in Order to Renew
    The Pietists' emphasis on the new birth and biblical authority had startling implications as to how one treated orphans, the lower classes and one's opponents. Orthodoxy was not enough. A changed life was required.
  • The Roots and Branches of Pietism
    "Experiencing the Christian Faith"
  • Overwhelmed As with a Stream of Joy: An Autobiography
    The spiritual struggle and pilgrimage of Auguste Hermann Francke (1663-1727).
  • Moving on Many Fronts
    Preaching, social concern, missions, and ecumenicity were among the major emphases of Pietism.
  • The Flowering of Pietism in the Garden of America
    Pietism provided the foundation for much of American religious structure.
  • Also: The Wissahickon Hermits
  • From the Archives
    • True Christianity
    • The Pia Desideria (Pious Desires)
      "The Manifesto of Pietism"
    • On Christian Perfection
    • Also: Examining the Candidate
  • Pietism and Its Formidable Critics
  • The Gallery:
    Thumbnail Sketches of Important Leaders in the Pietist Movement
    Departments
  • Did You Know?
  • From the Publisher
  • Recommended Resources


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