Publisher's Synopsis
""History Of The American Lutheran Church: From Its Commencement In The Year Of Our Lord 1685, To The Year 1842"" is a comprehensive account of the development of the Lutheran Church in America. Written by Ernest Lewis Hazelius and published in 1846, the book covers the period from the arrival of the first Lutheran settlers in America in the late 17th century to the mid-19th century.The book begins with an overview of the early history of Lutheranism in Europe and the factors that led to the migration of Lutherans to America. It then traces the growth of the Lutheran Church in America, including the establishment of various synods and the development of theological education.Throughout the book, Hazelius provides detailed descriptions of important events and figures in the history of the American Lutheran Church, including the role of Martin Luther and the influence of the Pietist movement. He also examines the impact of various social and political factors on the development of the church, such as the American Revolution and the rise of abolitionism.Overall, ""History Of The American Lutheran Church"" is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the development of one of America's oldest and most influential religious institutions.To Which Several Appendices Are Added.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.
