The Iowa Band tells how a bold home-mission vision helped found churches, schools, and hearts across a new state. It blends history with personal pioneer spirit to show how faith shaped Iowa’s growth.
In this edition, you’ll encounter the people, places, and moments that formed Congregational life in Iowa. From early log-church beginnings to the first colleges and academies, the narrative ties together faith, education, and community. It highlights the work of home missionaries, the shaping of towns like Denmark and Grinnell, and the enduring hope that built a Christian state on the prairie.
- See how a humble church building doubled as a school and seedbed for higher learning.
- Meet the leaders, settlers, and students who helped Iowa’s religious and educational landscape take root.
- Learn how Congregational ideas spread west and helped lay groundwork for future communities.
- Follow personal journeys that connect mission work, education, and everyday courage.
Ideal for readers of American religious history, regional histories, and anyone curious about how faith and schools shaped the American frontier.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of eleven Congregational ministers who move west to Iowa to spread Christianity and education. They are highly educated, having studied at some of the finest universities in the country, and their mission is to establish schools and churches in a new and developing territory. The book is a fascinating account of their struggles and successes, and it provides a valuable insight into the role of religion in the settlement of the American West. The author does not shy away from the challenges faced by these men, including illness, poverty, and isolation. However, he also highlights their determination and their unwavering belief in the power of education and faith to transform lives. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the American West, the history of religion in America, or the power of education to change the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331529682_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331529682
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331529682
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