Availability:In StockContributor:Margaret R. SeebachPublish date:2010-09-10Pages:146
Language:EnglishPublisher:Kessinger PublishingISBN-13:9781162642529ISBN-10:1162642521UPC:9781162642529Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Literary CollectionsBook Subcategory:Historical, ReligiousSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.4497Product ID:SCSVD4WPFZ
""An Eagle of the Wilderness: The Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg"" by Margaret R. Seebach is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a prominent figure in the history of the Lutheran Church in America. Muhlenberg was born in Germany in 1711 and immigrated to America in 1742, where he became a pastor and missionary to the German-speaking communities in Pennsylvania and beyond. The book traces Muhlenberg's journey from his early years in Germany to his arrival in America and his subsequent work as a pastor and leader of the Lutheran Church. It details his struggles to establish the church in America, including his efforts to build congregations, train pastors, and promote unity among the various Lutheran groups. The author also highlights Muhlenberg's contributions to the broader American society, including his involvement in the American Revolution and his advocacy for religious freedom and tolerance. The book includes a wealth of historical information, including primary source documents and illustrations, that provide a rich and detailed picture of Muhlenberg's life and times. Overall, ""An Eagle of the Wilderness"" is a fascinating and informative account of an important figure in American religious history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Lutheran Church in America or the broader history of religion in America.1924. A truly American eagle was Henry Melchior Muhlenberg whose life story in the planting of the Church and laying the foundations of true Americanism in the Wilderness of the West reads like fiction in this history which comes from the facile pen of Seebach, writer of books for both young and old.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.
Language:EnglishPublisher:Kessinger PublishingISBN-13:9781162642529ISBN-10:1162642521UPC:9781162642529Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Literary CollectionsBook Subcategory:Historical, ReligiousSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 0.31 inchesWeight:0.4497Product ID:SCSVD4WPFZ
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""An Eagle of the Wilderness: The Story of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg"" by Margaret R. Seebach is a biographical account of the life and achievements of Henry Melchior Muhlenberg, a prominent figure in the history of the Lutheran Church in America. Muhlenberg was born in Germany in 1711 and immigrated to America in 1742, where he became a pastor and missionary to the German-speaking communities in Pennsylvania and beyond. The book traces Muhlenberg's journey from his early years in Germany to his arrival in America and his subsequent work as a pastor and leader of the Lutheran Church. It details his struggles to establish the church in America, including his efforts to build congregations, train pastors, and promote unity among the various Lutheran groups. The author also highlights Muhlenberg's contributions to the broader American society, including his involvement in the American Revolution and his advocacy for religious freedom and tolerance. The book includes a wealth of historical information, including primary source documents and illustrations, that provide a rich and detailed picture of Muhlenberg's life and times. Overall, ""An Eagle of the Wilderness"" is a fascinating and informative account of an important figure in American religious history, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Lutheran Church in America or the broader history of religion in America.1924. A truly American eagle was Henry Melchior Muhlenberg whose life story in the planting of the Church and laying the foundations of true Americanism in the Wilderness of the West reads like fiction in this history which comes from the facile pen of Seebach, writer of books for both young and old.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.
