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.BACON'S "SECRET SOCIETY": THE EPHRATA CONNECTION
SECTION II — SLIDES AND RESEARCH ON EPHRATA
by Linda S. Schrigner, et al
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SECTION II — SLIDES AND RESEARCH ON EPHRATA
by Linda S. Schrigner, et al
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| The Kelpius group lived for a time within
the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where they actively participated
in the community. Schooling for children was also provided under
the leadership of Kelpius.
At one point, Kelpius was asked to run for political office, but he declined because he felt that his mission was not in public life. Eventually the Pietists decided to move to the ‘Ridge’—on the banks of the Wissahickon River in what today is known as Fairmount Park. |
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This Revised Presentation is
for Educational Purposes Only,
with many research points added
by Linda S. Santucci
(pka Linda S. Schrigner)
Copyright ©
2002
by Linda S. Santucci
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