Prophecy, Madness, and Holy War in Early Modern Europe: A Life of Ludwig Friedrich Gifftheil
This book provides a fresh and exciting perspective on the religious and political history of seventeenth century Europe by focussing on the life of the German prophet Ludwig Friedrich Gifftheil. Between 1624 and 1661, Gifftheil travelled across Europe, petitioning rulers to bring an end to the cont...
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| Format: | Electronic Book |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford
Oxford University Press, Incorporated
2023
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| In: | Year: 2023 |
| Series/Journal: | Oxford Stu Western Esotericism Series
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Gifftheil, Ludwig Friedrich 1595-1661
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Gifftheil, Ludwig Friedrich (1595-1661)
B Prophets-Europe-Biography B Religion and politics-Europe-History-17th century B Biography B Electronic books B Gifftheil, Ludwig Friedrich,--1661 |
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| Summary: | This book provides a fresh and exciting perspective on the religious and political history of seventeenth century Europe by focussing on the life of the German prophet Ludwig Friedrich Gifftheil. Between 1624 and 1661, Gifftheil travelled across Europe, petitioning rulers to bring an end to the continent's endemic warfare. When these requests fell on deaf ears, Gifftheil decided to wage a holy war to establish a divine peace through violence. |
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| ISBN: | 0197623956 |