"American Lutheranism, Volume 1: The Beginnings of the History of American Lutheranism and the Tennessee Synod" is a detailed study of the development of the Lutheran Church in America in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author Friedrich Bente tells about the first steps of the church in the new world, its foundation, organization and development. The book reveals the important events, key figures and influential currents that shaped American Lutheranism and the peculiarities of the Tennessee Synod. With the help of extensive research of archival materials and primary sources, the author reproduces the image of the period of his research and makes the history of the church accessible to the reader. American Lutheranism, Volume 1 is essential reading for those interested in the history of religion in America and the history of missionary development.