The Augustana Synod: A Brief Review Of Its History, 1860-1910 (1910)

By Lawrence Albert Johnston

Book Overview

""The Augustana Synod: A Brief Review Of Its History, 1860-1910"" is a historical account of the Augustana Synod, a Lutheran church body that was active in the United States from 1860 to 1962. Written by L.A. Johnston in 1910, the book covers the first fifty years of the synod's existence, focusing on its founding, growth, and development during this period. The book begins with an overview of the historical context in which the Augustana Synod was established, including the waves of immigration from Sweden that brought many Lutherans to the United States. It then goes on to describe the early years of the synod, including its organizational structure, its relationship with other Lutheran bodies, and its efforts to establish schools and seminaries. The middle section of the book focuses on the synod's growth and expansion during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This includes its work in establishing new congregations and missions, its involvement in social and political issues of the day, and its efforts to promote unity among Lutherans in the United States. The final section of the book covers the challenges faced by the Augustana Synod in the early 20th century, including the rise of anti-German sentiment during World War I and the increasing diversity of the American Lutheran landscape. It concludes with an assessment of the synod's accomplishments and its place in the history of American Lutheranism. Overall, ""The Augustana Synod: A Brief Review Of Its History, 1860-1910"" provides a detailed and informative account of the early years of this important Lutheran church body. It will be of interest to scholars of American religious history as well as to anyone interested in the history of Lutheranism in 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: 116412630X
• ISBN13: 9781164126300
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"