This paper aims at the research on the theological change of the radical Pietist Gottfried Arnold. It is well-known, that it is discussed in Arnold’s research, whether there has been a change in Arnold’s theological views in the course of his life. In his largest work Unparteyische Kirchen-und Ketzer-historie [i.e. Impartial History of the Church and of Heresy] (Frankfurt, 1699-1700), Arnold showed very sympathy towards heresy than towards any established Church, or especially the clergy. He thought that the worst calamity in Church history was its establishment as the accepted and orthodox faith by the Roman Emperor Constantine in the fourth century. Arnold evinced a remarkable sympathy for a huge variety of “heretics.” Absolutely he was the radical representatives of Pietism. However, Arnold had become a moderate Pietist from the radical representatives of Pietism after his marriage (1701) and his acceptance of a regular pastoral position (1702). He produced a number of noteworthy works on practical theology. The primary purpose of this study is to examine why Arnold married and took over the church office. This study mainly utilizes Arnold’s writings in 1700-1701 as primary sources.

• 이상조(장로회신학대학교) | Lee, Sang Jo