Johann Conrad Beissel

Johann Conrad Beissel: Mystic And Martinet 1690-1768 is a biography written by Walter C. Klein about the life of Johann Conrad Beissel, a German-born American religious leader and founder of the Ephrata Cloister. The book explores Beissel's early life in Germany, his journey to America, and his spiritual awakening that led him to establish a religious community in Pennsylvania. Klein delves into Beissel's beliefs, which were a blend of mystical and pietistic ideas, and how he sought to create a utopian society based on these principles. The author also examines Beissel's leadership style, which was often authoritarian, and how it affected the members of the Ephrata Cloister. Throughout the book, Klein provides historical context for Beissel's life and the religious movements of the time. He also includes details about the daily life of the members of the Ephrata Cloister, including their music, art, and manuscript production. Overall, Johann Conrad Beissel: Mystic And Martinet 1690-1768 is a comprehensive biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of a fascinating religious figure in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.