Rare book. 'Wahren Chriftenthum(True Christian)'...'Paradiesgartelein'... Printed in Philadelphia 1835 by Ritter. Johann Arndt (or Arnd; 27 December 1555 Ð 11 May 1621) was a German Lutheran theologian 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. Illustrated. Condition: Leather worn but straps intact and generally good condition with wonderful illustrations. H 8-3/4" W 8" D 3". Collection of David Good. Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4gldtkskfa4ka0w/AACAT9eWPlmiVv7_AmBjQCbTa?dl=0