Daniel Kliest (1716-1792)

Title: Daniel Kliest (1716-1792) See all items with this value
Alternative Title: Daniel Kliest
Publisher: Moravian Lives Project
Date: 1792? See all items with this value
Type: Text
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Description: This document recounts the life of Daniel Kliest, who was born on January 15, 1716, near Frankfurt an der Oder. It describes his childhood, religious upbringing, work and travels, his spiritual development, and his eventual connection with the Moravian (Herrnhut) Church. The narrative emphasizes his sincere Christian faith, periods of personal struggle and religious awakening, his relationships with fellow believers, and his efforts to live a devout life. It records various places where he lived and worked, significant events in his religious journey, details about his family and marriage, and finally his later years and death. Like many Moravian life sketches, the focus is less on worldly accomplishments and more on his character, faith, conversion experiences, and relationship with God.
Subject: Kliest, Daniel, 1716-1792
Moravians--Biography
Biographies See all items with this value
Identifier: MemBeth 0341
Place: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania See all items with this value
Language: German
Extent: 6 pages
Rights Holder: Moravian Archives, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
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Coverage: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

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