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January 1, 2025Новая и Новейшая история / Novaia i noveishaia istoriia

“The amazing descent of the holy spirit upon the various tribes of Indians in this part of the World”: Missionary success among the native American tribes of New England in the second third of the eighteenth century

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IKIrina Khruleva

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Overview

Missionary efforts increased conversion among the indigenous population in New England, indicating cultural influence from the Great Awakening.

Key Points

  • Conversion rates among Native Americans increased significantly during the Great Awakening period in New England.
  • Evidence from diaries and memoirs shows the deep cultural influence of missionaries on the indigenous population.
  • Missionary activities were motivated by a mix of revitalization in religious life and colonial rivalry.
  • Understanding these interactions can provide insight into historical dynamics between indigenous residents and colonists.

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Irina Khruleva (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69255737c0ce034ddc35adafhttps://doi.org/10.7868/s3034600225010051
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