9780259846772 - Two Primary Sources for a Study of the Life of Jonas Swensson (Classic Reprint) de Lawson, Evald Benjamin (3 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and ministry of Jonas Swensson, a Swedish pastor who was instrumental in the founding of the Augustana Lutheran Church in America. Through detailed diary entries and meticulous financial records spanning the years 1846 to 1851, the author meticulously reconstructs the spiritual journey of a man grappling with profound faith questions and the challenges of a new calling. The reader witnesses Swenssonââ â¢s journey from a young man contemplating the ministry to a newly ordained pastor facing the call to serve a Swedish congregation in America. Swenssonââ â¢s personal reflections reveal the complex struggles of reconciling his own inner turmoil with his desire to live a life of service. The book delves into Swenssonââ â¢s experiences with the Hedbergian movement, his struggles with illness, and his decision to leave the comfort of his home in Sweden to answer the call of a new land. The author offers a rich and nuanced portrait of a man shaped by faith, conviction, and the call to serve others, providing invaluable insights into the early years of the Augustana Lutheran Church and the broader context of Swedish immigration to America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.