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| Format | Book Whole |
|---|---|
| Author, Monographic | Werner, Johannes |
| Title, Monographic | Vater Ambros Oschwald: ein Leben als Priester, Heiler, Seher und Gruender in Baden und in Amerika |
| Translation/Title | Father Ambrose Oschwald: a Life as Priest, Healer, Visionary and Founder in Baden and in America |
| Author/Subsidiary, or Performer | Mitarbeit.: Johan Moris. |
| Place of Publication | Ubstadt-Weiher |
| Publisher | Verlag Regionalkultur |
| Date of Publication | 2014 |
| Extent of Work | 119 p. : ill. |
| Address/Availability | Johannes Werner, Steinstrasse 21, D-76477 Elchesheim-Illingen, Germany |
| ISBN | 9783897358300 |
| Abstract | Born March 14, 1801 in the Lochmuehle in Mundelfingen (Baden-Wuerttemberg), Ambros Oschwald became a beloved priest sought for his healing abilities, even when assigned to the most remote locations by the bishops, and a writer of books of prophecy. He eventually emigrated to the United States in 1854 with 113 followers to found the fundamental Christian commune of St. Nazianz in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin. "Der Vater," as everyone called him, died there on February 27, 1873. |
| Notes | Includes bibliographical references. Donated by the author. |
| Call Number | MKI BX 4705 .O83 W45 2014 |
| MKI Terms | Oschwald, Ambros (1801-1873)./ Catholic Church -- Missions -- Minnesota./ St. Nazianz (Wis.) -- History/ German Americans -- Wisconsin |