Barbara Heinemann Landmann (Jan. 11, 1795 - May 21, 1883) was twice a Werkzeug, or Instrument, for the Community of True Inspiration. A Werkzeug, under the influence of the gift of Inspiration, conveys the word of the Lord to believers. Barbara was first a Werkzeug in Germany and in Alsace. She received the gift during the Christmas holidays of 1818, but she lost it when she married George Landmann in 1823. After she lost the gift, she and her husband migrated with the Community from Germany to the Ebenezer Colonies in New York State, and from the Ebenezer Colonies to the Amana Colonies in Iowa. While she was in the Ebenezer Colonies, she regained the gift of Inspiration. In the Ebenezer Colonies and the Amana Colonies, she shared with Christian Metz the responsibilities of a Werkzeug. Christian Metz died in 1872, and Barbara became the sole Werkzeug until she died, at the age of 88. Her testimonies continue to be read aloud during the Community's religious services.
Read more about Barbara Heinemann Landmann: Charles Nordhoff Visits The Amana Colonies, 1874., Barbara Joins The Inspirationists., Werkzeuge Convey The Word of The Lord., Bewegungen Accompany The Testimonies of The Werkzeuge., The Community Rejects False Werkzeuge., The Community Declines and Reawakens., Michael Krausert Receives The Gift of Inspiration, 1817., Barbara Meets Krausert., Barbara Receives The Gift of Inspiration, 1818., Barbara Is Arrested For The First Time., Krausert Shows Off Barbara., The Lord Manifests His Favor., The Lord Humbles Jacob Mörschel., The Lord Humbles Peter Hammerschmidt., Krausert Is Timid., The Elders of Neuwied Reject Barbara., Michael Krausert Banishes Barbara., Barbara Challenges Michael Krausert., Abraham Noé Turns Her Away., Philip Mörschel Burns Her Testimonies., Philip Mörschel Banishes Barbara., Barbara Receives A Proposal of Marriage., Peter Mook Turns Her Away., Barbara Challenges Philip Mörschel., Barbara Declines Peter Mook's Offer of A Room., Barbara Marries George Landmann and Loses The Gift, 1823., Barbara and George Remain True To The Community., Barbara Retires For 26 Years., The Inspirationists Gather in Hesse, 1823-1843., The Inspirationists Move To New York State, 1843-1855., The Inspirationists Move To Iowa, 1855-1864., Barbara Receives The Gift Again, 1849., The Inspirationists Add Homestead To The Amana Colonies., The Werkzeuge Administer To The Amana Colonies., Christian Metz Dies, 1867., Barbara Heinemann Landmann Dies, 1883., References.
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