Eberhard Arnold

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Eberhard Arnold


Born
in Königsberg, Germany
July 26, 1883

Died
November 22, 1935

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hutterites, Johann Christoph Blumhardt, German youth movement ...more


Eberhard was born in Königsberg, East Prussia into an academic family. He studied theology but, because of his views on infant baptism and his decision to leave the Lutheran church, he was refused his degree. He changed majors to philosophy. He married Emmy von Hollander and together they dedicated their lives in obedience to God’s will. This led to the beginning of community in 1920.

Eberhard was criticized for his uncompromising faith, which cost him many friends. Not wanting to form a separate sect, he always sought out others who felt as he did. This led to a year’s trip to North America (1930-31) to visit the Hutterites. He was accepted as a minister and the Bruderhof became part of the larger Hutterian movement.

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“Only those who look with the eyes of children can lose themselves in the object of their wonder. ”
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“Truth without love kills, but love without truth lies.”
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“Even the sun directs our gaze away from itself and to the life illumined by it.”
Eberhard Arnold, Salt and Light: Talks and Writings on the Sermon on the Mount