Early History Of The Lutheran Church In America: From The Settlement Of The Swedes On The Delaware, To The Middle Of The Eighteenth Century (1857)

By Charles William Schaeffer

Book Overview

""Early History of the Lutheran Church in America: From the Settlement of the Swedes on the Delaware, to the Middle of the Eighteenth Century"" is a historical book written by Charles William Schaeffer and originally published in 1857. The book documents the early history of the Lutheran Church in America, from the arrival of Swedish settlers on the Delaware River in the mid-17th century to the middle of the 18th century. Schaeffer's work provides a comprehensive account of the early Lutheran Church in America, including its establishment, growth, and challenges. He covers topics such as the early Swedish settlements, the founding of the first Lutheran churches in America, the arrival of German Lutherans, and the development of Lutheran institutions such as schools and seminaries. The book also explores the religious and cultural context of early America, including the influence of other denominations and the political and social factors that shaped the development of the Lutheran Church. Schaeffer draws on primary sources such as diaries, letters, and church records to provide a detailed and engaging account of this important period in American religious history. Overall, ""Early History of the Lutheran Church in America"" is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of American Christianity, and a valuable contribution to the study of the Lutheran Church in particular.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: 1165335611
• ISBN13: 9781165335619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 146 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"