Johann Blumhardt
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Johann Christoph Blumhardt (1805-1880) was a German Lutheran theologian and the father of Christoph Blumhardt.
Johann Blumhardt is best known for his contribution in thought towards a kingdom-now/come theology and his motto and view of the atonement as Christus Victor, or "Jesus is Victor". This motto originated from the supposed exorcism of Gottliebin Dittus that took place in Möttlingen in 1842. This event lead to a revival in Blumhardt's parish. His life post-exorcism was characterized by revivals and healings of infirmities. In 1853 he purchased an asylum in Bad Boll to serve as a Christian retreat, where people came to seek his renowned healing abilites. There he spent the rest of his life.