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Issachar Bates
Carol Medlicott
其他書名
A Shaker's Journey
出版UPNE, 2013
主題Religion / Christianity / ShakerBiography & Autobiography / Religious
ISBN161168434X9781611684346
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=rwBcqy6JFkoC&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋Issachar Bates (1758-1837) was a Revolutionary War veteran in rural upstate New York who, at the age of forty-three, abruptly turned from his family life to become a celibate Shaker. He immediately became instrumental in Shakerism's westward expansion, and his personal charisma, persuasive preaching, and musical talent helped stimulate the movement's growth. Bates drew "western" converts in abundance, profoundly changing the character of Shakerism by increasing its geographic reach. He also helped shape the Shakers' unique theology and hymnody through his many influential texts and songs.