Kerssenbroch, Hermann von, approximately 1520-1585.

Narrative of the Anabaptist madness : the overthrow of M nster, the famous Metropolis of Westphalia / [manuscript] : by Hermann von Kerssenbrock ; translated with introduction and notes by Christopher S. Mackay. - Leiden ; Boston [Mass.] : Brill, c2007. - 2 v. (772 p.) : ill., maps ; 25 cm. - Studies in the history of Christian traditions, v. 132, no. 1-2 1573-5664 ; .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

List of illustrations -- Acknowledgements -- Note on the text and notes -- General introduction -- Bibliography -- Herman of Kessenbrock, Historical narrative of the Anabaptist madness -- Title page -- Introduction -- States are overthrown by God because of their sins -- Beginnings of the city of M nster -- Location of the city and nature of the people -- Fortifications of the city -- Descriptions of the city's churches -- Public and private places and buildings of the city, its amenities, and a few of its customs -- Dual jurisdiction in the city -- Division of the city's inhabitants into estates -- Omens and prodigies that foretold uproars in Westphalia and the destruction of the city of M nster -- The events of 1524-1525 -- The events of 1526 -- The events of 1527 -- The events of 1531 -- The events of 1532 -- The events of 1533 -- The events of 1534 -- The events of 1535 -- The events of 1536 -- The events of 1538-1553 -- Index.

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Anabaptists--History--Germany--M nster in Westfalen--16th century.


M nster in Westfalen (Germany)--Church history--16th century.

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