The Autobiography Of Elder Joseph Bates

Embracing A Long Life On Shipboard (1868)

von Joseph Bates

320 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates is a memoir written by Joseph Bates, a prominent figure in the early history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The book was originally published in 1868 and chronicles Bates' life as a sailor and his eventual conversion to Christianity.Bates was born in 1792 in Massachusetts and began his career as a sailor at the age of 15. He spent over 20 years at sea, traveling to various parts of the world and experiencing many adventures. However, Bates' life took a dramatic turn when he became interested in the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.In his autobiography, Bates describes his journey from a life of sin and debauchery to a life of faith and service to God. He recounts his experiences as a preacher and missionary, and his involvement in the abolitionist movement and other social causes.The Autobiography of Elder Joseph Bates is a fascinating account of a man's life and his spiritual journey. It provides a unique perspective on the early history of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of a life dedicated to God.With Sketches Of Voyages On The Atlantic And Pacific Oceans, The Baltic And Mediterranean Seas.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.

• Themen: Biographie, Literatur und Literaturwissenschaft Biografien und Sachliteratur Allgemein Religion und Spirituelles
• ISBN: 9781437115130
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.10.2008
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC