02357cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000390011324501000015226400510025230000470030333600260035033700260037633800360040250000310043850800820046952012950055153400450184665300480189165300440193985600430198399900170202620941UtSlPG20260610133501.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aBX1 aBente, F.q(Friedrich),d1858-193010aAmerican Lutheranism, Volume 1 :bEarly History of American Lutheranism and the Tennessee Synod 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-03-30  aProduced by (Rev.) Kurt A. T. Bodling Concordia Senior College, Class of 1976  a"American Lutheranism, Volume 1" by F. Bente is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume serves as the first part of an extensive exploration into the early history of Lutheranism in America, particularly focusing on significant figures, events, and synods that shaped its development. The text intends to provide an in-depth examination of how Lutheran beliefs were propagated and preserved in the American context, along with the theological challenges faced by the church.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a detailed investigation into the origins and evolution of American Lutheranism. Bente outlines the fundamental beliefs of Christianity and Lutheranism, emphasizing that American Lutheranism is not a distinct variation but a continuation of the same doctrine across different contexts. He introduces prominent figures such as Muhlenberg, Schmucker, Walther, and Krauth, noting their roles in promoting or modifying Lutheranism in America. The initial chapters promise to cover the history of Lutheran congregations, their struggles against doctrinal corruption, and attempts at maintaining unity within the church, ultimately portraying a dynamic narrative of faith and community in early America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLutheran Church -- United States -- History  aLutheran Church -- Tennessee -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20941  c62176d62176