Amish Roots: A Treasury of History, Wisdom, and Lore (Center Books in Anabaptist Studies)

Intimate View Of Life In The Amish World With More Than 150 Letters And Journal Entries, Poems, Stories, And Riddles. Introduction To A Way Of Life — The European Connection — Coming To America — Pioneering In The American West — Agriculture And Everyday Life — Church And Community Government — Home And Family — Phases Of Life — Amish Schools — School Management — Conscience In Conflict — Interaction With Outsiders — Joining And Leaving The Faith — Controversies And Disputes — Memorabilia — Legends — Misfortunes — Malicious Attacks — Criticisms — Speaking Out: The Amish Explain — Tributes — Chronology Of Amish History. Edited By John A. Hostetler. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 295-304) And Index.

Publish Date : 1989-09-01T00:00:01Z