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Johann Arndt

Also known as: Johann Arndt; primary name: Arndt, Johann; other name: Arndt, Johannes
Details: individual; German; Male
Life dates: 1555-1621
Biography: Considered as one of the most important post-reformation theologian. Born in Ballenstedt, studied 1575-1581 in Helmstedt, Wittenberg, Basel und Strasbourg artes liberales and medicin, began preaching in 1583. Argued against the abolishment of exorzism, was suspended in 1590, and worked until 1599 in Quedlinburg, until 1609 in Brunswick, until 1611 in Eisleben, and until 1621 as Generalsuperintendent in Celle. Edited medieval works, such as Theologia deutsch, Thomas von Kempen oder Johann Tauler. Compiled the "Vier Bücher vom wahren Christentum", which was an extremely popular Christian publication. Arndt's writings met strong opposition (Andreas Osiander), and resulted ultimately in the movement of the so-called 'deutschen Pietismus'.

Title: Theolog, Sanct, Dn: Iohannes Arndt Superintendens Generalis Luneburg: An. Æt. 66 |
Museum number: Bb,16.906 |
Producer name: BIOG50154 Print made by:Georg Walch |
Production date: 1620-1622

Title: Melchior Beringer von Königshoff Röm: Kayss: Maÿtt: Rath, seines Alters 49 Jahr. |
Museum number: Bb,10.326 |
Producer name: BIOG38184 Published by:Matthäus Merian I |
Production date: 1643 |
Production place: Published in:Frankfurt am Main

Title: Christoph Ludwig Hartmann, der H. Schrifft ... |
Museum number: Bb,4.335 |
Producer name: Print made by:Andreas NunzerIntermediary draughtsman:Engelhardt Nunzer |
Production date: 1690-1730