Johann Arndt: Biography, Facts and Career
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Johann Arndt (or Arnd; 27 December 1555 – 11 May 1621) was a German Lutheran theologian and mystic who wrote several influential books of devotional Christianity. Although reflective of the period of Lutheran Orthodoxy, he is seen as a forerunner of Pietism, a movement within Lutheranism that gained strength in the late 17th century.
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- Full name: Johann Arndt
- Born: 1556-01-06
- Nationality: Anhalt-Bernburg
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q61359
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Who is Johann Arndt?
Johann Arndt (or Arnd; 27 December 1555 – 11 May 1621) was a German Lutheran theologian and mystic who wrote several influential books of devotional Christianity.
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Johann Arndt is Anhalt-Bernburg.
When was Johann Arndt born?
Johann Arndt was born on 1556-01-06.
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