Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem

By Harry C. Schnur

Book Overview

""Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem"" by Harry C. Schnur is a historical account of the life and reign of Jan van Leyden, a Dutch Anabaptist leader who proclaimed himself the king of the New Jerusalem in the 16th century. The book explores the political and religious turmoil of the time, as well as the rise of the Anabaptist movement and its impact on the Reformation. Schnur delves into the life of Van Leyden, from his early years as a tailor's apprentice to his eventual leadership of the Anabaptist community in M�����nster. The author also examines the events leading up to Van Leyden's crowning as king and the subsequent siege of the city by Catholic forces. The book provides a detailed analysis of the religious and political ideologies that drove Van Leyden and his followers, as well as the legacy of the New Jerusalem movement. Overall, ""Jan Van Leyden King Of The New Jerusalem"" offers a fascinating insight into a little-known chapter of European history and the complex motivations of its key players.THIS 92 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mystic Rebels, by Harry C. Schnur. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564595048.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162907150
• ISBN13: 9781162907154
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"