HISTORY OF SWEDISH LUTHERAN CHURCHES IN TEXAS

By Elroy Fels Haverlah

6" x 9", 292 page trade paperback, Self-published, ISBN # 9781515256618, Unstated printing, Copyright 2015

This book gathers into one resource accurate histories of the first generation of Swedish Lutheran Churches in Texas, covering only those immigrant congregations that were established between 1870-1906. Attention is given to their historical context: How did Christianity come to Sweden? Why was the Lutheran Church the state church of Sweden? How did those first congregations fare that were established around Delaware 200 years before the Swedes came to Texas? What were pastors and their messages like in those days? What lessons can we learn from the experiences of these pioneer congregations? What inspiration can we gain from them?

The book is complete and in EXCELLENT condition with some overall light wear.