The German Sectarians Of Pennsylvania, 1708-1742: A Critical And Legendary History Of The Ephrata Cloister And The Dunkers (1899)

By Julius Friedrich Sachse

Book Overview

""The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, 1708-1742"" is a historical book written by Julius Friedrich Sachse in 1899. The book provides a critical and legendary history of two religious groups in Pennsylvania during the early 18th century: the Ephrata Cloister and the Dunkers. The Ephrata Cloister was a German religious community that practiced celibacy, communal living, and self-discipline. The Dunkers, also known as the German Baptist Brethren, were a group of German immigrants who practiced adult baptism and rejected formal church hierarchies. Sachse's book explores the origins, beliefs, and practices of these two groups, as well as their interactions with other religious communities in Pennsylvania. The book draws on primary sources and historical records to provide a detailed and comprehensive account of these early German sectarians in America. Overall, ""The German Sectarians of Pennsylvania, 1708-1742"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion in America, particularly in the colonial period.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: 1120884845
• ISBN13: 9781120884848
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"