Arndt, Johann (1555-1621)
Place of Birth: Anhalt, Germany
Occupation: Lutheran pastor who opposed some teachings and practices of Lutheranism
Influences: Bernard of Clairvaux, John Tauler, Thomas à Kempis
Notable Teachings: In True Christianity, stressed that orthodox doctrine is not enough to constitute one a true Christian, but that each one needs Christian experience (repentance, sanctification, etc.), a subjective work of Christ in the heart, and intimate fellowship and union with God
Influence on Others: Influenced Pietism, perhaps its founder; a lengthy introduction to his writings by Spener, entitled Pia Desideria, became the manifesto of Pietism
Writings: True Christianity, New York: Paulist Press. (banned in France, published by Zinzendorf)
