John Ettwein (1721-1802)

Title: John Ettwein (1721-1802) See all items with this value
Creator: Ettwein, John, 1721-1802
Publisher: Bethlehem Digital History Project
Date: 1802 See all items with this value
Type: Text
Format: image/jpeg
Description: 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.
Subject: Ettwein, John, 1721-1802
Moravians--Biography
Religious life--History--18th century
Bethlehem (Pa.)--History--18th century
Autobiographies See all items with this value
Source: http://bdhp.moravian.edu/personal_papers/memoirs/jettwein/jettwein.html; https://www.moravianchurcharchives.findbuch.net/php/main.php#4d656d6f6972732ex4666
Identifier: BethDiary Vol. XL, p. 177
Language: German
English
Extent: 23 pages
Rights Holder: Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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