Issue 1 Zinzendorf and the Moravians

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From the Publisher

Christian History launches with this issue about the Moravians.

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Zinzendorf and the Moravians, Did You Know?

Interesting and little-known facts about the first Moravian missionaries.

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The Rich Young Ruler . . . Who Said Yes!

The life of Nicolaus von Zinzendorf

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Christian History Timeline: The Moravians

A timeline of Moravian history before Zinzendorf with notes on key progenitors.

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Christian History Timeline: The World of 1732

The Moravian movement in its historical context.

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The Moravian Mission Influence Spreads Throughout the World and to Other Denominations

Today membership in the Moravian mission Churches outnumber those at home 4 to 1!

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Missionaries Against Terrible Odds

Missionaries Against Terrible Odds From a contemporary translation by Kate Hettasch of Geschichte der Mission der evangelicschen Bruder auf den Caraibischen Inseln, S. Thomas, S. Crocr, und S Jan, Barby, 1777Christian Georg Andreas Oldendorp.

Christian Georg Andreas Oldendorp

Dober Explains

When Asked His Reasons for Going to St. Thomas, Leonard Dober Composed a Letter Describing His Motivation

Leonard Dober

A Prayer Meeting that Lasted 100 Years

Tag-team praying night and day for one hundred years.

Leslie K. Tarr

A Day in the Life of Early Herrnhut

The remarkable peace and concord visitors witnessed at Herrnhut.

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A Gallery of Leading Figures

Who was who among the early Moravians.

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Baptized Into One Spirit

The finger of God evidenced in a spirit of love.

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Moravian Glossary

Definitions to help you understand the Moravian culture.

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The Moravians and Their Hymns

Moravians were a singing people.

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The Moravians and John Wesley

The notable impact of the Moravians on John Wesley.

John Wesley

Christian History Timeline: Zinzendorf’s Chronology

Key dates in the life of Count Nicolaus von Zinzendorf.

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The Insignia of the Order of the Grain of Mustard Seed

A distinctive order to leaven Christendom.

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My Zeal Has Not Cooled . . .

Zinzendorf's remembrances as he prepares to take his ordination exam.

Nicolaus von Zinzendorf

Zinzendorf and the Moravians: Recommended Resources

Additional reading about Zinzendorf and the fascinating early Moravians.

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