Illustrated History of the Moravian Church
By J. E. Hutton | Edited by Naomi O’Donovan
Burned at the stake. Driven from their homes. Hunted for their faith. Yet their legacy endured.
Long before Martin Luther challenged the established Church, a courageous band of believers in Bohemia and Moravia sought to return to the simple teachings of Jesus Christ. Inspired by the preaching and martyrdom of Jan Hus, they endured generations of persecution, exile, and religious conflict—yet their faith survived.
This is the remarkable story of the Moravian Church, one of the oldest surviving Protestant traditions.
In A History of the Moravian Church, historian J. E. Hutton traces five centuries of faith, sacrifice, revival, and missionary zeal. From the flames of the early Reformation to the extraordinary eighteenth-century awakening under Count Nikolaus von Zinzendorf, Hutton brings to life a Christian movement whose influence reached far beyond its modest beginnings.
Discover the fascinating history of:
- Jan Hus and the Bohemian Reformation — The courageous reformer whose martyrdom inspired generations of believers.
- The Ancient Unity of the Brethren — A persecuted Christian community determined to preserve its faith and practice.
- Count Zinzendorf and the Moravian Revival — The extraordinary renewal that transformed a struggling remnant into a vibrant missionary movement.
- The Moravian Missionaries — Men and women who carried the Gospel to distant lands, often at tremendous personal sacrifice.
- John Wesley and the Moravian Influence — How the faith and testimony of Moravian believers helped shape the spiritual awakening of one of Methodism’s founders.
- The Life and Worship of the Brethren — Their distinctive approach to Christian fellowship, education, worship, and community life.
More than a record of historical events, Hutton’s account reveals the enduring influence of believers who sought to follow Christ despite fierce opposition.
This illustrated edition brings their history to life with depictions of Jan Hus, Jerome of Prague, Count Zinzendorf, and scenes from Moravian history.
Whether you are interested in the Protestant Reformation, Christian revival, missionary history, or the roots of the modern house church movement, A History of the Moravian Church offers a fascinating window into a largely overlooked chapter of Christianity.
Discover the story of a people whose faith survived persecution—and whose influence reached around the world.