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Zion on the Mississippi: The Settlement of the Saxon Lutherans in Missouri, 1839-1841
Learn about the popular account of the Saxon settlement in Perry County, Missouri.
Explore the social, economic, and religious life of the early Lutherans of Perry County, Missouri. The author describes formative events and people such as the founding of Concordia Seminary and the leadership of C. F. W. Walther. Making use of rare manuscripts, Walther O. Forster paints a vivid picture of the lives of men and women who sacrificed much to preserve their rich Lutheran heritage.
About the Author
Walter O. Forster received a bachelor's degree from Concordia Seminary and a doctorate in history from Washington University, both in St. Louis, Mo. He served as professor and chair of the history, government, and philosophy department at Purdue University. His work on Zion on the Mississippi represented the first focused effort to tell the full story of the Saxon emigration.
| ISBN-13 | 9780570045397 |
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| Authors | Walter O. Forster |
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