Mirabilia Dei Inter Indicos, or the Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Amongst a Number of the Indians in the Provinces of New-Jersey and ... Represented in a Journal (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

David Brainerd

 
9781333030032: Mirabilia Dei Inter Indicos, or the Rise and Progress of a Remarkable Work of Grace Amongst a Number of the Indians in the Provinces of New-Jersey and ... Represented in a Journal (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book is a fascinating account of the author's experiences evangelizing among the Native Americans of Pennsylvania in the mid-18th century. The author meticulously documents the challenges and triumphs of his mission, highlighting the power of God’s grace to transform lives and reshape hearts. Through vivid descriptions of individual conversions, the author reveals the emotional and spiritual journeys of his converts, detailing their struggles with sin, their hunger for redemption, and the transformative power of their newfound faith. The author’s diary-like style immerses readers in the world of 18th-century evangelicalism, where the importance of personal experience and spiritual awakening held center stage. He sheds light on the religious debates of the time, particularly the tensions between the established churches and the growing popularity of itinerant preachers like himself. The book offers a unique glimpse into the cultural and spiritual landscape of the early American frontier, emphasizing the author’s conviction that the power of God’s word can transcend cultural barriers and transform the lives of even the most hardened of sinners. The work’s detailed chronicle of these transformative events demonstrates the profound impact of faith in the lives of the Native Americans and contributes to our understanding of the history of American religion.

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1718-1747

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