Issachar Bates: A Shaker's Journey

Issachar Bates: A Shaker's Journey
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Winner of the Communal Studies Association book award (2014)
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.
Country USA
Brand University Press of New England
Manufacturer Univ Pr of New England
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber , black & white illustrations
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781611684346
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	University Press of New England
Manufacturer	Univ Pr of New England
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	, black & white illustrations
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781611684346
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

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