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Title
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John Ettwein (1721-1802)
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Creator
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Ettwein, John, 1721-1802
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Publisher
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Bethlehem Digital History Project
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Date
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1802
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Type
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Text
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Format
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image/jpeg
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Description
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John Ettwein's memoir in which he recounts his ancestry, his religious education, his pious childhood, and his conversion experience as a teenager. He talks about his experience in Hernnhut during the Sifting Time. He recounts his travels throughout Germany and England and his call to America in 1754. He talks about his "pilgrimage" throughout his missionary work in 12 states. He highlights his pious devotion and the Lord's protection throughout his life. The memoir is completed by another brother or sister who recounts the last years of his life. Written in German calligraphy.
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Subject
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Ettwein, John, 1721-1802
Autobiography
Moravian Church
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
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Identifier
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BethDiary Vol. XL, p. 177
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Language
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German
English
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Extent
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23 pages
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Rights Holder
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Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
John Ettwein