The Light in the Prison Window: The Life Story of Hans Nielsen Hauge

By Wilhelm Pettersen

""The Light In The Prison Window: The Life Story Of Hans Nielsen Hauge"" is a biography written by Wilhelm Pettersen about the life of Hans Nielsen Hauge, a Norwegian lay preacher and founder of the Haugean movement. The book narrates Hauge's life, from his humble beginnings as a farmer's son to his spiritual awakening and subsequent imprisonment for preaching without a license. The author explores Hauge's religious beliefs and how they influenced his actions, including his efforts to spread the gospel and improve the lives of ordinary people. The book also delves into the political and social context of Norway during Hauge's time, shedding light on the challenges he faced as a religious leader. Overall, ""The Light In The Prison Window"" offers a fascinating insight into the life and legacy of a key figure in Norwegian religious history.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436677904
• ISBN13: 9781436677905
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"