The Protestant Clergy in the Great Plains and Mountain West, 1865-1915
The Protestant Clergy in the Great Plains and Mountain West, 1865-1915

Author: Ferenc Morton Szasz

Publisher: U of Nebraska Press

Published: 2004-01-01

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 9780803293113

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The mainline Protestant churches played a vital role in the settlement of the West. Yet historiansøhave, for the most part, bypassed this theme. This account recreates the unique religious and cultural mix that sets this region apart from the rest of the nation. From itinerant circuit riders to powerful urban bishops, western clergy were continually involved in the maturation of their communities. Their duties on the frontier extended far beyond delivering Sunday sermons; they also served as librarians, counselors, social workers, educators, booksellers, peacekeepers, and general purveyors of culture. Weaving together the varied experiences of men and women from the five major Protestant denominations?Baptist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Congregational, and Episcopal?the author discusses their responses to life on the frontier: the violence, the tumultuous growth of the cities, the isolation of farm life, and the widespread hunger, especially among women, for ?refinement.?

Legends, Lore & True Tales in Mormon Country
Legends, Lore & True Tales in Mormon Country

Author: Monte Bona

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2015-05-18

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 1625854676

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Utah's Mormon Pioneer National Heritage Area offers breathtaking natural resources, powerful historical drama and intriguing cultural traditions. This rich legacy is built on old-world values of cooperation, industry, ingenuity and true grit--as well as a miracle or two. From frontier justice and lost treasure to the lasting contributions of a Presbyterian minister and a Jewish settlement, talented regional historians, educators and storytellers bring to life these legends, lore and true tales from the heart of Mormon country.