Piety and Tolerance Pennsylvania German Religion, 1700-1850 |
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| Author:
| Longenecker, Stephen L. |
| Series title: | Pietist and Wesleyan Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8108-2771-4 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 1994 |
| Publisher: | Scarecrow Press, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $112.00 |
Book Description:
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Much of Pennsylvania's tolerance stemmed from Pietism, or the doctrine of the new birth, which permeated popular thought, inspiring believers as disparate as Mennonites and Amish, multi-ethnic Lutheran congregations, and campmeeting enthusiasts.
Much of Pennsylvania's tolerance stemmed from Pietism, or the doctrine of the new birth, which permeated popular thought, inspiring believers as disparate as Mennonites and Amish, multi-ethnic Lutheran congregations, and campmeeting enthusiasts.