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Olof Olsson: The Man, His Work And His Thought

Olof Olsson: The Man, His Work And His Thought

Olson, Ernst William

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ISBN10: 1432579436
ISBN13: 9781432579432
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 364
Weight: 1.17
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Olof Olsson: The Man, His Work And His Thought is a comprehensive biography of the Swedish-American theologian and educator Olof Olsson, written by Ernst William Olson. Olsson was a prominent figure in the Augustana Lutheran Church and served as the president of Augustana College and Theological Seminary in Illinois from 1894 to 1918. The book explores Olsson's life, from his childhood in Sweden to his emigration to the United States in 1869 and his eventual rise to prominence in the church and academia. It delves into his theological beliefs and his contributions to the development of the Augustana Synod, including his efforts to establish a strong Swedish-American identity within the church.Olson also examines Olsson's work as an educator, including his efforts to establish Augustana College as a leading institution of higher learning. The book includes a detailed analysis of Olsson's writings, including his theological treatises and his contributions to Swedish-American literature.Overall, Olof Olsson: The Man, His Work And His Thought provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures in Swedish-American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Augustana Lutheran Church and the Swedish-American community in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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