Project Gutenberg 2020-11-16 Public domain in the USA. 149 Jernberg, R. A. (Reinert August) 1855 1942 Simmons, Henry Clay Simmons, H. C. A Nation in the Loom: The Scandinavian Fibre in Our Social Fabric An Address by Rev. R. A. Jernberg E-text prepared by Charlene Taylor, Martin Pettit, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org) "A Nation in the Loom: The Scandinavian Fibre in Our Social Fabric" by R. A. Jernberg is an inaugural address presented in 1895, likely reflecting the theological and social interests of the late 19th century. This book explores the historical significance and impact of Scandinavian immigrants on American society, particularly in the context of religious and social integration. Jernberg delivers insights into how this cultural group contributes to the fabric of the nation, emphasizing their values, faith, and essential role in shaping the moral landscape of the United States. In his address, Jernberg articulates the origin and attributes of Scandinavian immigrants, noting their industrious nature and strong communal ties rooted in Protestant faith. He discusses their readiness to assimilate into American life while retaining aspects of their identity, in contrast to other immigrant groups who may face challenges in integration. The address highlights the influence of the Scandinavian community in political, educational, and religious spheres, arguing that their involvement is pivotal for nurturing a sense of citizenship and a commitment to societal values. Jernberg ultimately calls for collaboration among different Christian denominations to uplift the Scandinavian population, advocating for their spiritual and social development as integral to the broader American narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Scandinavians -- United States E151 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Religious Category: Sociology 67278 2025-09-25T08:49:10.690088 text/html 43984 2024-10-18T08:15:29 text/html 216496 2025-09-25T08:49:12.675006 application/epub+zip 214913 2025-09-25T08:49:11.208059 application/epub+zip 90020 2025-09-25T08:49:10.899067 application/epub+zip 248052 2025-09-25T08:49:13.967015 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 238236 2025-09-25T08:49:12.438048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 113425 2022-09-28T18:39:17.674882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 57692 2025-09-25T08:49:10.552052 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 37569 2024-10-18T08:15:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16750 2025-09-25T08:49:14.092048 application/rdf+xml 10693 2025-09-25T08:49:10.969021 image/jpeg 2136 2025-09-25T08:49:10.935029 image/jpeg 171110 2025-09-25T08:49:10.702030 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