Rebecca Ruter Springer

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Rebecca Ruter Springer (November 8, 1832-1904) was a 19th century American author who wrote the famous Christian book Intra Muros, better known today as My Dream of Heaven. As the modern name implies, Springer claimed to have a vision of a Christian heaven and she recounts this vision in her book as well as some personal insights. My Dream of Heaven is considered by many to be a deeply inspirational book.

The following is taken from the introduction to Intra Muros (Within the Walls), or, My Dream of Heaven published by Taxus Baccata Books and is being provided by the editor copyright free to Wikipedia.

Rebecca Ruter was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 8, 1832. Her father was the Rev. Calvin W. Ruter[1], a prominent Methodist clergyman in Indiana. At the age of 18, she graduated from Wesleyan female college. On December 15, 1859, the same year of her father’s death, she married William McKendree Springer of Springfield, Illinois. Her husband was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1860, and the following year formed a law partnership with Hon. N. M. Broadwell, and Gen. John A. McClernand. Within a few years, she gave birth to her only child, William Ruter Springer, who would graduate from a private military academy in Virginia in 1880.

In 1868, Rebecca and William went on a two-year tour in Europe. Rebecca’s health was described at the time as “feeble”, and the tour was to improve it. She remained in delicate health for the remainder of her life. Five years after their return to America, William was elected to the Illinois state legislature, and served from 1875-1895. William Springer died in 1903, and his wife followed him the next year.

The full text can be found in the book Intra Muros published by Taxus Baccata.

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