Evangelischen Pfarrer in Kirchende

Die evangelischen Pfarrer in Westfalen von der Reformationszeit bis 1945 is a foundational reference work for the study of Protestant church history in Westphalia. It documents the lives and careers of Protestant pastors over several centuries, making long-term continuities and historical ruptures visible through individual biographies. The focus is not on theological debate, but on concrete data: family background, education, appointments, and professional paths.

Covering the period from the Reformation to the end of the Second World War, the book shows how deeply pastoral office was shaped by political change, confessional conflict, and state authority. The sections on the twentieth century are particularly valuable, as they allow readers to trace patterns of conformity, accommodation, and limited resistance within the clergy during the Nazi era.

The work is aimed primarily at historians, genealogists, and readers with an interest in church history. Its importance lies in its careful documentation rather than narrative style. Precisely because of its sober and systematic approach, the book serves as a reliable foundation for further research into the regional, social, and ecclesiastical history of Westphalia.