Lutherans in America: A New History

by Mark Granquist

The story of Lutherans in America is one of mutual influence. From the first small groups of Lutherans to arrive in the colonies, to the large immigrations to the rich heartland of a growing nation, Lutherans have influenced, and been influenced by, America. In this lively and engaging new history, Granquist brings to light not only the varied and fascinating institutions that Lutherans founded and sustained but the people that lived within them. The result is a generous, human history that tells a complete story—not only about politics and policies but also the piety and the practical experiences of the Lutheran men and women who lived and worked in the American context. Bringing the story all the way to the present day and complemented with new charts, maps, images, and sidebars, Granquist ably covers the full range of Lutheran expressions, bringing order and clarity to a complex and vibrant tradition.

Genres: Religion, History, Christianity

418 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2015

Reviews

[Jordan B Cooper]

A very good history which does a better job than most of remaining relatively unbiased.

[Terrance Lively]

This is a great and interesting read. It is full of history around the origins of the Lutheran Church and covers the theological and ecclesiastical concerns in its history. The writing is accessible and gives an idea of the rich history of various ethnic branches of Lutheranism in America. Well worth the read and a great story.

[Todd]

**Winner of the 2016 Concordia Historical Institute Award of Commendation**

[David]

Good summary of Lutheran history

[Linda]

Very interesting and readable book. This would be a great addition to the church library in any Lutheran congregation. In fact, I'm planning to donate a copy to my own church's library.

P.S. I'm not giving the positive review just because my church history professor wrote it. I really do like this book!