The European Roots Of The Ephrata Commune
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The European Roots Of The Ephrata Commune
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Author : Willis L. Shirk
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
The European Roots Of The Ephrata Commune written by Willis L. Shirk and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996 with Celibacy categories.
The Ephrata Commune
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Author : E.G. Alderfer
language : en
Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre
Release Date : 2011-10-24
The Ephrata Commune written by E.G. Alderfer and has been published by University of Pittsburgh Pre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-24 with History categories.
E. G. Alderfer has chosen a dramatic story to tell—the founding and subsequent history of Ephrata, a mystical religious community that flourished in eastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighteenth century. The history of the commune is inseparable from that of its leader, Conrad Beissel, a German Pietist who came to America in 1720 seeking spiritual peace and solitude. When he settled in the virgin forest of Lancaster County, his talents and charisma attraced other German settlers who shared his vision of a community built in the image of apostolic Christianity.In its heyday, from about 1735 to 1765, the community at Ephrata numbered some two hundred people, the celibate members living in simple wooden buildings noted for the harmony and serenity of their architecture.The cultural achievements of the group were exceptional. They produced an extensive body of mystical literature and constructed the most complete printing establishment in the colonies at that time. They were also adept at the art of Fraktur, and many exquisitely decorated manuscripts survive. Music was a particular interest of Beissel's, and the choral music performed at Ephrata was well known and much admired.Mr. Alderfer, who has written widely on colonial Pennsylvania, shows the relationship of the Ephrata commune to other experiments at withdrawal from the world and in particular to the many strands of Old World mysticism and the German Pietist movement. He also discusses American religious and communal movements of later times in the light of the Ephrata experience. His is the first history of the community to provide extensive documentation, including analysis of many surviving manuscripts and books written at Ephrata.Although the commune died out in the nineteenth century, the site and many of the buildingts survived. Today the Ephrata Cloisters Park is operated by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
The Ephrata Community 120 Years Ago
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Author : Diffenderffer Frank Ried
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
The Ephrata Community 120 Years Ago written by Diffenderffer Frank Ried and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with History categories.
This book offers a rare glimpse into the daily life of the Ephrata community in Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. With its detailed descriptions of the community's beliefs, practices, and struggles, as well as its illustrations of their distinctive art and architecture, it is an important resource for anyone interested in American religious history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Voices Of The Turtledoves
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Author : Jeff Bach
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2003
Voices Of The Turtledoves written by Jeff Bach and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Today a premier tourist destination in the heart of Amish country, Ephrata was a community of radical Pietist Germans who lived in peace and contemplation among magnificent buildings and an idyllic setting. This book is the first definitive work of The Ephrata Cloister and its charismatic founder, Georg Conrad Beissel.
The Journal Of American History
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Author : Organization of American historians
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
The Journal Of American History written by Organization of American historians and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with categories.
America S Communal Utopias
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Author : Donald E. Pitzer
language : en
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Release Date : 2010-01-20
America S Communal Utopias written by Donald E. Pitzer and has been published by Univ of North Carolina Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-20 with History categories.
From the Shakers to the Branch Davidians, America's communal utopians have captured the popular imagination. Seventeen original essays here demonstrate the relevance of such groups to the mainstream of American social, religious, and economic life. The contributors examine the beliefs and practices of the most prominent utopian communities founded before 1965, including the long-overlooked Catholic monastic communities and Jewish agricultural colonies. Also featured are the Ephrata Baptists, Moravians, Shakers, Harmonists, Hutterites, Inspirationists of Amana, Mormons, Owenites, Fourierists, Icarians, Janssonists, Theosophists, Cyrus Teed's Koreshans, and Father Divine's Peace Mission. Based on a new conceptual framework known as developmental communalism, the book examines these utopian movements throughout the course of their development--before, during, and after their communal period. Each chapter includes a brief chronology, giving basic information about the group discussed. An appendix presents the most complete list of American utopian communities ever published. The contributors are Jonathan G. Andelson, Karl J. R. Arndt, Pearl W. Bartelt, Priscilla J. Brewer, Donald F. Durnbaugh, Lawrence Foster, Carl J. Guarneri, Robert V. Hine, Gertrude E. Huntington, James E. Landing, Dean L. May, Lawrence J. McCrank, J. Gordon Melton, Donald E. Pitzer, Robert P. Sutton, Jon Wagner, and Robert S. Weisbrot.
History Of Pennsylvania
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Author : Philip S. Klein
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2010-11-01
History Of Pennsylvania written by Philip S. Klein and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-11-01 with History categories.
The Body And The Book
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Author : Julia Spicher Kasdorf
language : en
Publisher: Penn State Press
Release Date : 2009-01-01
The Body And The Book written by Julia Spicher Kasdorf and has been published by Penn State Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-01 with Religion categories.
"A collection of essays by poet Julia Spicher Kasdorf focusing on aspects of Mennonite life. Essays examine issues of gender, cultural, and religious identity as they relate to the emergence and exercise of literary authority"--Provided by publisher.
A History Of Christianity In The United States And Canada
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Author : Mark A. Noll
language : en
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Release Date : 2019-10-17
A History Of Christianity In The United States And Canada written by Mark A. Noll and has been published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-10-17 with Religion categories.
A best-selling text thoroughly updated, including new chapters on the last 30 years "An excellent study that will help historians appreciate the importance of Christianity in the history of the United States and Canada." – The Journal of American History “Scholars and general readers alike will gain unique insights into the multifaceted character of Christianity in its New World environment. Nothing short of brilliant.” – Harry S. Stout, Yale University “A new standard for textbooks on the history of North American Christianity.” – James Turner, University of Notre Dame Mark Noll’s A History of Christianity in the United States and Canada has been firmly established as the standard text on the Christian experience in North America. Now Noll has thoroughly revised, updated, and expanded his classic text to incorporate new materials and important themes, events, leaders, and changes of the last thirty years. Once again readers will benefit from his insights on the United States and Canada in this superb narrative survey of Christian churches, institutions, and cultural engagements from the colonial period through 2018.
Chronicon Ephratense
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Author : Johann Peter Miller
language : en
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Release Date : 2023-07-18
Chronicon Ephratense written by Johann Peter Miller and has been published by Legare Street Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-07-18 with categories.
This book is a detailed history of the religious community of Seventh Day Baptists at Ephrata, Pennsylvania. It covers a wide range of topics such as religious practices, lifestyle, and communal living. The authors provide a vivid description of life in Ephrata, and the book includes numerous illustrations and photographs. This book is a valuable resource for scholars of religion and Pennsylvania history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.