The Life of Rev. Michael Schlatter

The Life of Rev. Michael Schlatter, written by Henry Harbaugh, serves as a significant historical biography and religious study. This volume 1 work chronicles the life of Michael Schlatter, the pivotal organizer of the German Reformed Church in Pennsylvania. Arriving in Philadelphia in 1746, Schlatter worked to establish churches for the growing German population throughout the mid-Atlantic region. Harbaugh provides a detailed account of Schlatter's travels and his efforts to build religious foundations during periods of intense political turmoil and war.

This scholarly history includes an English translation of Schlatter's 1751 journal and his report on the conditions of destitute congregations in Pennsylvania. As a resource for American history and Protestant religious studies, the book offers deep insights into early German settlements and ethnic studies in the United States. It remains a vital text for researchers interested in the social science of early American colonial life and the development of Christianity in the Middle Atlantic.