This handbook brings together contributions from fifty-nine scholars to provide an excellent German-language vade mecum for scholars of Pietism. Comprising helpful reviews of previous research in the field, the work sets out the antecedents of Pietism before considering some of its key protagonists such as Spener, Francke, Bengel, Rambach, Tersteegen and von Zinzendorff, with the welcome inclusion of three Pietist woman theologians, Jane Lead, Anna Caritas Nitschmann and Johanna Eleonora Petersen. That the Pietist movement had a far greater reach than Germany is reflected in studies on some of the key centres of Pietism, ranging from the Francke's Stiftungen (Foundations) in Halle/Glaucha or Zinzendorff's Herrnhut, to Scandinavia, Switzerland and North America. A substantial section of the work is taken up by a thematic consideration of the theology and culture of Pietism, including contributions on the theological and scriptural understanding of Pietism, the ecumenical self-understanding of the movement and its chiliastic expectations. The handbook gives insight into the devotional culture of the movement, notably its hymnody and prayer-life, and the way in which Pietism related to and influenced secular society, including its strong emphasis on education and social action. A final section relates Pietism to preceding and contemporary movements, including fascinating contributions on Quietism and Jansenism, and on Judaism and Kabbalism. The influence of the movement on modern Evangelicalism is traced in contributions on Methodism, Awakening, Revival and Holiness movements. The work's ambitious remit, careful contributions and meticulous editorial work, both make it a natural starting point for anyone seeking to embark on research in the field, and will ensure that it will remain an invaluable resource for future Pietism studies.