Christian Frederick Post

1710 - 4/29/1785

Written by: Marcelle Thomas, Fall 2020

Vocation

Religion

Geographic Connection to Pennsylvania: Germantown, Philadelphia County

Abstract

Moravian missionary and nonfiction author Christian Frederick Post emigrated to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania in 1742, and spent his life traveling around the state. A devout man, connected with local Native American tribes by learning and respecting their language and culture. He was instrumental in the communication and peace negotiations between several tribes and the Governor of the state during the French and Indian War. Read more here.

Chase, Thomas C. “Christian Frederick Post: Missionary and Diplomat.” Gardner Digital Library. 4 September 2020.

Historical Eras

Early Contact and Colonization (to 1774) Revolutionary War and Early National Period (1775-1820)

Literary Periods

Early American (to 1799)

Photo Credit

"The Second Journal of Christian Frederick Post: On a Message From the Governor of Pensilvania to the Indians on the Ohio." Cover. Licensed under Fair Use. Cropped to 4x3, Filled background. Source: Forgotten Books. Source: Online Resource.