Warum hat Christiansfeld einzigartigen Wert?

The Moravian Church Settlement of Christiansfeld was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, highlighting its 'outstanding universal value' and meeting at least one of the ten selection criteria. This recognition reflects the meticulous preparation and collaborative effort by a consortium of Danish stakeholders. The study examines how perceptions of the Moravian Church and its settlement influenced societal views and shaped historical narratives. It also explores the role of key figures, such as the influential Danish theologian Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783–1872), whose ideas on Christianity and church significantly impacted both the surrounding society and scholarly literature. The research analyzes three pivotal works in the prevailing historiography of Christiansfeld, demonstrating how evolving perceptions of church and Christianity by historians have shaped their representations and evaluations.

Reeh, T. R. (2023). Warum hat Christiansfeld einzigartigen Wert? Die Herrnhuter Brüdergemeine Im 18. Und 19. Jahrhundert, 551–570. https://doi.org/10.13109/9783666565618.551