Karl Johann Philipp Spitta

Briefe an seine Braut (1836-1837)

Edited by Walter Schmithals

Book cover: Karl Johann Philipp Spitta

Extent: 165 pages

Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht

Subjects: Religious Studies

Language: German

Hardback (Published)

(September 2008)

ISBN: 9783525557839

5.04 x 8.27 inches

Price: $57.00

In stock

Gott ist wie ein Tau für die Liebe, die wie eine Rose blühen soll.


During his engagement, Karl Johann Philipp Spitta wrote 88 love letters to his fiancee Marie Magdalene Hotzen. This book compiles all these love letters that not only prove of Spitta’s deep love for and trust in Marie, but also express his faith in God and aspects of everyday life as a pastor. German text.

  • Edited by Walter Schmithals