Christian
Harmonists / Rappites (George Rapp, historical)
23/40· HighConfidence: High
Historical German-Pietist communal Christianity (1804–1905) in Pennsylvania and Indiana. Founded by George Rapp; distinctive celibacy mandate drove community to extinction.
CLCI radar
High Control
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control7/10
Information Control5/10
Thought Control5/10
Emotional Control6/10
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0 — historical German-Pietist communal Christianity 1804–1905.
Founded
1804
Members
Peak ≈800; defunct
Active in
USA
In context
The Harmonists / Rappites built three successful communal settlements (Harmony PA, New Harmony IN, Economy PA). Distinctive celibacy mandate after 1807 drove community to extinction by 1905. Substantial economic success during their existence.
Timeline
- 1804Harmony PA founded by Rapp
- 1907Society formally dissolved
Sources
- Karl J.R. Arndt, 'George Rapp's Harmony Society' (1965)
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