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Kraybill, Donald B.
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Amish.
Spirituality.
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Kraybill, Donald B.
Amish.
Spirituality.
MARC Display
The
Amish
way
:
patient
faith
in a
perilous
world
/ Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher.
by
Kraybill, Donald B.
Jossey-Bass, c2010.
Call #:
248.4897 K91a
Subjects
Amish
.
Spirituality.
ISBN:
9780470520697 (hardback)
0470520698 (hardback)
Edition:
1st ed.
Description:
xvi, 267 p. ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Searching for
Amish
spirituality -- A peculiar
way
-- Spiritual headwaters -- The
Amish
way
of community -- Losing self -- Joining church -- Worshiping God -- Living together -- The
Amish
way
in everyday life -- Children -- Family -- Possessions -- Nature -- Evil -- Sorrow --
Amish
faith
and the rest of us -- The things that matter -- Appendix I. The
Amish
of North America -- Appendix II.
Amish
lectionary -- Appendix III. Rules of a godly life.
Summary:
"A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the AmishThis second book by the authors of the award-winning
Amish
Grace sheds further light on the
Amish
, this time on their
faith
, spirituality, and spiritual practices. They interpret the distinctive practices of the
Amish
way
of life and spirituality in their cultural context and explore their applicability for the wider
world
. Using a holistic perspective, the book tells the story of
Amish
religious experience in the words of the
Amish
themselves. Due to their long-standing friendships and relationships with
Amish
people, this author team may be the only set of interpreters able to provide an outsider-insider perspective. Provides a behind-the-scenes examination of
Amish
spiritual life Shows how the
Amish
practices can be applied to the wider worldWritten by authors with unprecedented access to the
Amish
communityWritten in a lively and engaging style, The
Amish
Way
holds appeal for anyone who has wanted to know more about the inner workings of the
Amish
way
of life"--Provided by publisher.
Other authors:
Nolt, Steven M., 1968-
Weaver-Zercher, David, 1960-
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