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Author Skanchy, Anthon L. (Anthon Lornsen), 1839-1914
Editor Widtsoe, John Andreas, 1872-1952
Title Anthon L. Skanchy : a brief autobiographical sketch of the missionary labors of a valiant soldier for Christ
Note Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Early years -- I accept the gospel -- I go on my first mission -- Missionary labors in Nordland and Finmarken -- Again before the courts -- How I spent the winter in Nordland -- The Lord sends me money and more friends -- I am released from my first mission -- I labor in Aalesund -- I preside in Christiania -- The land of Zion -- My third mission -- My fourth mission -- Quiet years of home service -- My fifth mission -- The last word -- The sixth mission -- The end of the journey.
Credits Produced by the Mormon Texts Project
(MormonTextsProject.org), with thanks to Renah Holmes for
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Summary "Anthon L. Skanchy: A Brief Autobiographical Sketch of the Missionary Labors of a Valiant Soldier for Christ" is a biography written by Anthon L. Skanchy and translated and edited by John A. Widtsoe, published in the early 20th century. This work recounts the missionary experiences of Anthon L. Skanchy, focusing on his dedicated service as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Norway. The book is set against the backdrop of the missionary efforts of the Mormon Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and highlights the challenges and triumphs he faced while spreading the gospel. In this autobiographical account, Skanchy narrates his life journey from his humble beginnings in Norway to his profound commitment to missionary work. He details the adversities he encountered, including persecution, imprisonment, and the hardships of journeying through harsh Norwegian landscapes to deliver his message. Skanchy’s narrative is filled with personal reflections on faith, divine guidance, and the joy he found in converting others to his beliefs while embodying resilience and determination in his service. The book reflects on both spiritual and physical challenges faced as he spreads the teachings of the LDS Church, celebrating moments of triumph as well as periods of doubt and struggle, ultimately capturing the essence of his unwavering faith and life-long commitment to spreading the gospel. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BX: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Churches, Church movements
Subject Autobiographies
Subject Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- History
Subject Skanchy, Anthon L. (Anthon Lornsen), 1839-1914
Subject Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Missions -- Norway -- History
Subject Latter Day Saint pioneers
Subject Utah -- History -- 19th century
Subject Norway -- History -- 1814-1905
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EBook-No. 48668
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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