Issachar Bates (1758-1837) was a Revolutionary War veteran in rural upstate New York who, at the age of forty-three, abruptly turned from his family life to become a celibate Shaker. He immediately became instrumental in Shakerism's westward expansion, and his personal charisma, persuasive preaching, and musical talent helped stimulate the movement's growth. Bates drew "western" converts in abundance, profoundly changing the character of Shakerism by increasing its geographic reach. He also helped shape the Shakers' unique theology and hymnody through his many influential texts and songs.
- ISBN10 161168434X
- ISBN13 9781611684346
- Publish Date 11 July 2013 (first published 1 January 2013)
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 26 March 2021
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of New England
- Format Paperback
- Pages 448
- Language English