Digital Library | Historical Society of Pennsylvania : Volume/Folder : Zionitischer Rosen Garten, 1754 [Zionist Rose Garden] [8492]

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Zionitischer Rosen Garten, 1754 [Zionist Rose Garden]

Permanent ID:

8492

Date:

1754

Image Description:

According to a note in this volume written by Obed Snoberger, a member of the Snow Hill Cloister, this book was produced by the brethren of Ephrata for Conrad Beissel. Snoberger's also provides the date when the item arrived at the Snow Hill cloister and an explanation of the sheet music and composition techniques. He does not, however, clarify whether the hymns are written by Beissel or compiled for him by members of the Ephrata community.

Format:

Manuscripts; Pen and Pencil

Collection:

Abraham H. Cassel collection

Related People or Organizations:

Abraham Harley Cassel, 1820-1908 (was donated by)
Conrad Beissel, 1691-1768 (relates to)
Snoberger, Obed (creator)