German Radical Pietism

Focusing on the historical and social contexts of the seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries, this work explores the radical Pietism movement within Protestant Christianity. It highlights the shift from doctrinal reform to behavioral transformation among Christians, leading to significant schisms. Hans Schneider, a leading scholar, offers a comprehensive examination of key figures and ideas of radical Pietism, providing the first definitive English treatment of this important movement that emerged after the Reformation.