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Glimpses Of The History Of Old Paxtang Church: An Address Delivered At The 150Th Anniversary Of The Laying The Cornerstone Of The Present Church

Glimpses Of The History Of Old Paxtang Church: An Address Delivered At The 150Th Anniversary Of The Laying The Cornerstone Of The Present Church

Henry Egle, William

Paperback

General Reference20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 935444928X
ISBN13: 9789354449284
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Mar 5 2021
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
On a quiet hill outside Harrisburg, memory and faith meet in weathered stone. The past lives intensely here. In this classic of Pennsylvania church history, William Henry Egle traces the story of Old Paxtang Church in an address delivered at the 150th anniversary of laying the cornerstone of the present Presbyterian building. With affectionate scholarship, he evokes the old paxtang church heritage amid the hardships of the 18th century Pennsylvania frontier and the steadfast courage of the Scotch Irish in Pennsylvania who planted one of the region's earliest congregations in what became colonial Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. This deeply informed Presbyterian historical address moves from the first settlers around Paxtang to the shaping of a community that would anchor Harrisburg and its surroundings, illuminating the lives of ministers, elders, and families whose stories still echo in the valley. For anyone drawn to a local church history book, it serves as both vivid narrative and Dauphin County history reference, rich in names, dates, and context that make it an invaluable reference for genealogists and a trusted resource for church historians, as well as a rewarding addition to any central Pennsylvania history collection. As one of the clearest contemporary voices interpreting Harrisburg early settlers and their faith, Egle offers a concise, authoritative window into a formative moment in American religious life. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure.

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