Gustafson, David A., 1942-

Lutherans in crisis : the question of identity in the American republic / David A. Gustafson. - vii, 184 pages : portraits ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Religious identity in Protestant America -- The process of Americanization -- Early Lutheranism in America -- Samuel Schmucker : leading voice for American Lutheranism -- More voices for American Lutheranism -- The renewal of confessional Lutheranism -- The American--confessional conflict, 1849-1857 -- From conflict to separation, 1857-1867.

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Lutheran Church--History--United States--19th century.
Lutherans--History--United States--19th century.
Identification (Religion)--Case studies.


United States--Church history--19th century.

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