Celestial Wonders in Reformation Germany
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Celestial Wonders in Reformation Germany: (13 Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World)

Celestial Wonders in Reformation Germany: (13 Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World)


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Celestial phenomena were often harnessed for use by clerics in early modern Germany. The clergy were the main intellectual leaders of communities, so their emphasis on these Wunderzeichen ('wonder-signs') would have had a significant effect on the laity. As Protestantism took hold, there was a desire among many influential theologians to underline the need for doctrinal acceptance. Divine omens or signs of apocalyptic warning were a useful way to encourage obedience and respect for clerical authority. Kurihara examines how and why interest in these events grew in this period, how the clergy exploited these beliefs and the role of sectarianism in Germany at this time.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Celestial Wonders, Confessional Conflicts and Apocalypticism 1 Exploring the World of Wunderzeichen 2 Lutheran Clergy and Wunderzeichen Discourses 3 'An Eagle Hurting Himself': Flacius's Tract against the Interim 4 Irenaeus against 'Spiritual Wolves': Polemical Use of Wunderzeichen, I 5 Irenaeus against the Concord: Polemical Use of Wunderzeichen, II 6 Andreae's Pastoral Use of Wunderzeichen 7 Celestial Wonders under the Shadow of War Conclusion

About the Author :
Ken Kurihara is based at Union Theological Seminary. His research interests include the Reformation in Germany and the Netherlands, Lutheranism in Germany, Protestant Theology, Monastic Spirituality, Medieval and Early Modern European Popular Culture, and Women in Early Modern Europe.

Review :
'a fascinating study ... Kurihara creates a narrative that will be of interest to scholars of the Reformation, early modern studies, historians of religion, and scholars of theology, as well as the history of science. The case studies that are highlighted are meaningful and well chosen and the book is researched to the highest academic standard.' Parergon 'Carefully researched, lucidly written, and logically structured, Celestial Wonders is a solid contribution to the field of the German Reformation.' German Quarterly 'Kurihara's work is wondrous for its deep research and thoughtful integration of Protestant theology and piety with popular beliefs in celestial marvels and apocalyptic imagery. Historians will find this book a treasure trove of new research possibilities.' David Myers, Fordham University


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  • ISBN-13: 9781781444023
  • Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1781444021
  • Publisher Date: 01 Feb 2014
  • Binding: Digital (delivered electronically)
  • Series Title: 13 Religious Cultures in the Early Modern World


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