August Hermann Franck(1663–1727)

German Lutheran Pietist leader and educator whose institutions at Halle became models of Protestant social reform. He promoted Bible study, practical charity, schooling, and missions, linking personal conversion with organized philanthropy.

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Pietas Hallensis

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Pietas Hallensis : being an historical narration of the wonderful foot-steps of divine Providence in erecting, carrying on, and building the orphanhouse

The Dial's edition: Precise edition unknown.

An account of the Halle Pietist institutions and their charitable works.

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