A Note on John Wesley's Visit to Herrnhut in 1738
In early August 1738 John Wesley travelled to Germany, specifically to see Herrnhut in Saxony, as he wished to experience the spiritual life of the Moravian congregation. Surprisingly, he described the burial of a child at length. This research discloses the father's (a tailor) and child's...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Penn State Univ. Press
[2015]
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Wesley and Methodist studies
Year: 2015, Volume: 7, Issue: 1, Pages: 117-120 |
| IxTheo Classification: | CB Christian life; spirituality KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history KBB German language area KDD Protestant Church KDE Anglican Church |
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| Summary: | In early August 1738 John Wesley travelled to Germany, specifically to see Herrnhut in Saxony, as he wished to experience the spiritual life of the Moravian congregation. Surprisingly, he described the burial of a child at length. This research discloses the father's (a tailor) and child's name. Moreover, it confirms that Wesley had been present in Herrnhut on 19 August 1738 (New Style/Gregorian calendar). |
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| ISSN: | 2291-1731 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Wesley and Methodist studies
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