Josua (1720-1761)

Title: Josua (1720-1761) See all items with this value
translator: Carté, Katherine E.
Publisher: Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Date: 1761 See all items with this value
Type: Text
Format: image/pdf
Description: his Moravian memoir recounts the life of Josua (John), an African man from the Ybo Kingdom who was captured in war, sold into slavery, and eventually brought to New York and later Bethlehem by the Horsfield family. After encountering the Moravian Brethren, he embraced Christianity, was baptized in 1750, and became a devoted member of the Moravian congregation in Nazareth and Christiansbrunn. Remembered for his gratitude, humility, faithful work, and deep love for the Savior and the Gemeine, he died peacefully of smallpox in 1761 while expressing joy at going home to Christ.
Subject: Josua, 1720-1761
Moravians--Biography
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
Biographies See all items with this value
Source: https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php#4d656d6f6972732ex5363
Identifier: MemBeth 0097
Language: German
English
Extent: 3 pages
Rights Holder: Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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