Studies in Classical Pietism: The Flowering of the Ecclesiola: 6 (Studies in Church History) - Tapa dura

The classical phase of pietism, which lasted in Germany from 1670 through 1780, constitutes a vital chapter in the history of Christianity. Pietists perfected a particular organizational form, the "ecclesiola" in "ecclesia" - the little church within the Church. They then used this form to initiate many innovations in missions, social service, education, and ecumenical activity. "Studies in Classical Pietism" carefully analyzes the "ecclesiola" and displays its power in the work of six pietist leaders beginning with Philip Jakob Spener.

The Author: Harry Yeide, Jr. is Professor of Religion and Chair of the Department at The George Washington University. He received his Ph.D. in Religion from Harvard, where his primary field was social ethics. He has published widely, mainly in the area of bioethics. Dr. Yeide has received grants from the Fulbright-Hays program and the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.