Ripon Public Library

The Amish way, patient faith in a perilous world, Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

index present

non fiction

The Amish way

bibliography

601087720

Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher

patient faith in a perilous world

"A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the Amish. This 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 world. Written by authors with unprecedented access to the Amish community. Written 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

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