The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World

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

• ISBN13: 9780470890875
• ISBN10: 0470890878
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

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 world Written 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.

Table of Contents

Preface

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

Acknowledgments

The Amish of North America

Amish Lectionary

Rules of a Godly Life

Notes

References

The Authors

Index

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