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100 1 _aSchmucker, B. M.
_q(Beale Melanchthon),
_d1827-1888
245 1 4 _aThe Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-10-01
508 _aE-text prepared by Kurt A. T. Bodling, former Assistant Director: Reference and Information Services at Concordia Historical Institute, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
520 _a"The Organization of the Congregation in the Early Lutheran Churches in America" by Beale M. Schmucker, D.D. is a historical account written in the late 19th century, specifically in 1887. This book explores the foundational aspects of organization within the early Lutheran churches established by German immigrants in America. It provides detailed insights into the governance, the roles of church officers, and the evolution of congregational structures pertinent to Lutheran practices in the new world. The content of the book reflects on how the arrival of Henry Melchior Muehlenberg in Pennsylvania marked a significant turning point for the organization of Lutheran congregations. Schmucker examines the challenges faced by early German Lutheran immigrants in formulating a structured congregational organization separate from state control, which had defined their experience in Europe. The text highlights Muehlenberg's pivotal role in establishing clear constitutions, leadership responsibilities, and the integration of influences from existing congregations, including Swedish and Dutch Reformed churches. Through thorough analysis of historical documents and church records, Schmucker reveals the complexities and dynamics of early Lutheran church governance, illustrating how these structures set the foundation for future American Lutheranism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLutheran Church -- United States -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19422
999 _c60807
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