Project Gutenberg 2007-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 205 Bente, F. (Friedrich) 1858 1930 Bente, Friedrich American Lutheranism, Volume 1 Early History of American Lutheranism and the Tennessee Synod Produced by (Rev.) Kurt A. T. Bodling Concordia Senior College, Class of 1976 "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.) Reading ease score: 56.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Lutheran Church -- United States -- History Lutheran Church -- Tennessee -- History BX Text Category: History - American Category: History - Religious 600606 2025-08-09T04:06:46.800121 text/html 600427 2025-01-09T04:10:13.202353 text/html 295167 2025-08-09T04:06:54.536128 application/epub+zip 301533 2025-08-09T04:06:49.856085 application/epub+zip 289388 2025-08-09T04:06:48.732107 application/epub+zip 554791 2025-08-09T04:06:58.347040 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 531796 2025-08-09T04:06:53.842089 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 511733 2022-09-10T04:59:46.037439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 585695 2025-08-09T04:06:46.454107 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 585671 2007-03-30T08:48:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 585680 2007-03-30T08:48:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19134 2025-08-09T04:06:58.464054 application/rdf+xml 17705 2025-08-09T04:06:49.209098 image/jpeg 4204 2025-08-09T04:06:48.970084 image/jpeg 212383 2007-03-30T08:48:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 212368 2007-03-30T08:48:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 292033 2025-08-09T04:06:46.844080 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog