Isbn: 9781331131021 - the lutherans of new york: their story and their problems (classic reprint) (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical journey of Lutheran churches in New York City from their inception in the 17th century, through the 18th and 19th centuries. Church establishment, challenges, and accomplishments of Lutheran pastors and members are chronicled against the backdrop of New York City's remarkable transformation from a small Dutch trading post to a flourishing metropolis. The reader is provided an in-depth look at pastoral challenges of different eras including the lasting consequences of doctrinal divisions among the German-speaking population, the gradual shift from Dutch and German to English as the primary church language, and the impact of immigration on the church's demographic make-up, including a discussion of the Palatine immigrants' influence on the rise of Methodism in America. Ultimately, this book reveals the complexities faced by the Lutheran Church in New York as it sought to maintain its identity while adapting to the ever-changing circumstances of its environment, reflecting the challenges faced by immigrant communities and religious institutions throughout American history. 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.…