The German Pietists of Provincial Pennsylvania

The German Pietists of Provincial Pennsylvania, Volume 1, is a detailed historical account of early German religious sects and congregations in colonial Pennsylvania. This history focuses on the German Pietist mystics who emigrated to America in 1694 to secure religious freedom. The text explores the origins of Pietism in Europe and examines the specific beliefs and practices of these settlers during the colonial period between 1600 and 1775.

This work of Pennsylvania history analyzes the complex relationships between Pietists and other groups, including the Quakers, Lutherans, and Jansenites. Through extensive archival research, the author provides a comprehensive look at influential figures such as Johannes Kelpius and Daniel Falkner. The book serves as a scholarly resource on the Pennsylvania Dutch and the development of Pietism in the New World, utilizing rare source materials to document this specific era of American religious history.