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Set against the backdrop of 1534 Münster, a radical sect known as the Melchiorites seizes control, believing themselves to be God's chosen people destined for Paradise. They establish a theocratic regime, expelling other religious groups and enforcing polygamy due to a gender imbalance. Led by John of Leiden, their fervent faith faces brutal backlash from Catholic and Lutheran powers, leading to an 18-month siege. This gripping narrative explores themes of religious zealotry, persecution, and the tragic consequences of fanaticism, resonating with contemporary issues of faith and conflict.
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New Jerusalem, Paul Ham
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- Released
- 2019
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- Title
- New Jerusalem
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Paul Ham
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Australia
- Released
- 2019
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 448
- ISBN13
- 9780143781325
- Category
- World history, Esotericism and Religion
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 1534 Münster, a radical sect known as the Melchiorites seizes control, believing themselves to be God's chosen people destined for Paradise. They establish a theocratic regime, expelling other religious groups and enforcing polygamy due to a gender imbalance. Led by John of Leiden, their fervent faith faces brutal backlash from Catholic and Lutheran powers, leading to an 18-month siege. This gripping narrative explores themes of religious zealotry, persecution, and the tragic consequences of fanaticism, resonating with contemporary issues of faith and conflict.