Herrnhut: The Formation of a Moravian Community, 1722–1732: Pietist, Moravian, and Anabaptist Studies, Herrnhut 1722–1732. Entstehung und Entwicklung einer philadelphischen Gemeinschaft: Arbeiten zur Geschichte des Pietismus, 67

A radical reevaluation of the Moravian Church's foundational decade (1722–1732) reveals that Count Nikolaus Ludwig von Zinzendorf strategically constructed a 'Moravian-Lutheran' identity to establish and consolidate a distinct Philadelphian community, countering accusations of separatism and heresy. The study challenges long-held assumptions about the church's Czech origins and Lutheran connections, demonstrating how Zinzendorf deliberately blended Moravian traditions with elements from Luther and the Confessio Augustana to secure survival and expansion in Lutheran Saxony. Using a combination of chronological and thematic approaches, the research dismantles Herrnhut myths while providing new insights into early Moravian governance structures, socioreligious practices, and Zinzendorf's tactical leadership.

Schunka, A. (2023). Herrnhut: The Formation of a Moravian Community, 1722–1732: Pietist, Moravian, and Anabaptist Studies, Herrnhut 1722–1732. Entstehung und Entwicklung einer philadelphischen Gemeinschaft: Arbeiten zur Geschichte des Pietismus, 67. Journal of Moravian History, 23(1), 70–72. https://doi.org/10.5325/jmorahist.23.1.0070