David Zeisberger And His Brown Brethren

By William H. Rice

Book Overview

David Zeisberger and His Brown Brethren is a book written by William H. Rice that chronicles the life and work of David Zeisberger, a Moravian missionary who dedicated his life to spreading the gospel among Native American communities in the 18th century. The book explores Zeisberger's early life in Germany and his journey to America, where he worked alongside other Moravian missionaries to establish communities and build relationships with Native American tribes. The book also delves into the challenges and obstacles that Zeisberger and his fellow missionaries faced, including cultural differences, language barriers, and conflicts with colonial authorities. Despite these challenges, Zeisberger and his ""Brown Brethren"" persevered, establishing mission communities throughout the Ohio River Valley and beyond.Throughout the book, Rice provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Zeisberger, highlighting his deep faith, his commitment to social justice, and his unwavering dedication to his work. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Zeisberger's own writings and letters, Rice offers a compelling and insightful account of one of the most important figures in the history of American missions. Overall, David Zeisberger and His Brown Brethren offers a fascinating glimpse into a little-known chapter of American history, shedding light on the complex and often fraught relationships between missionaries, colonizers, and Native American communities in the early years of the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162761369
• ISBN13: 9781162761367
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 78 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"