Tempelgesellschaft in Deutschland
Tempelgesellschaft in Deutschland traces its roots to mid-nineteenth-century Germany and the Radical Pietism of Christoph Hoffmann and Georg David Hardegg. The movement began among the Friends of Jerusalem in Württemberg and sought a Christian community awaiting Christ’s return. Stuttgart offers a local view of this religious movement and its links to communities beyond Germany.
In 1868, Hoffmann, Hardegg, their families and fellow Templers left Germany for Haifa, where they established a colony beside a favorable harbor. Their broad, tree-lined main street and distinctive buildings introduced architectural forms that differed from local traditions. Further colonies followed in Jaffa, Sarona and the area near Jerusalem, alongside farming and infrastructure projects. Jaffa oranges became one lasting sign of their economic influence in Europe. World War I brought internment and custodianship of their properties, while World War II brought enemy-national status, deportation and the disruption of their communities.
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