""Early History of the Lutheran Church in America: From the Settlement of the Swedes on the Delaware, to the Middle of the Eighteenth Century"" is a historical account of the Lutheran Church's establishment and growth in America during the 17th and 18th centuries. Written by Charles William Schaeffer and first published in 1857, this book chronicles the early history of the Lutheran Church in America, starting with the arrival of the Swedes in Delaware in 1638 and continuing through the first half of the 18th century. The author provides a detailed account of the struggles, triumphs, and challenges faced by the Lutheran Church during this period, including their interactions with other religious groups and their role in shaping the religious landscape of America. This work is an important resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the early history of the Lutheran Church in America.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.