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Title
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Nathaniel Seidel (1718-1782)
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Creator
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Seidel, Nathaniel, 1718-1782
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translator
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Carté, Katherine E.
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Contributor
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Bethlehem Digital History Project
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Publisher
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Date
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1782
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Type
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Text
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Format
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image/pdf
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Description
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The memoir is written by Nathaniel Seidel himself up to his arrival in Bethlehem in Pennsylvania. It is continued by another brother or sister who had access to his travel diaries. Seidel recounts his childhood in Germany and the awakening he experienced at the age of 14. He rededicated himself to God at the age of 17, making a pact with his Savior. In 1739, he arrived in Herrnhut and went on to Herrnhag. In 1742, he answered a call to Bethlehem where he became the Elder of the Single Brethren. The rest of his biography recounts his many journeys among the Indians, the different settlements in North America, Europe, South America, and the West Indies. Throughout his life, he kept extensive travel diaries. He was ordained to multiple positions within the Brethren and became Bishop in 1758. The narrative accounts for his last years, his increased weakness, and his death in 1782.
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Subject
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Seidel, Nathaniel, 1718-1782
Moravian Church
Autobiography
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
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Source
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (contact an archivist for access)
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Identifier
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Memoirs Clergymen 0112
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Language
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German
English
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Extent
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16 pages
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Rights Holder
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
seidel.pdf