The Amish way
Subtitle: patient faith in a perilous world
By: Donald B. Kraybill, Steven M. Nolt, David L. Weaver-Zercher
Contributors: Nolt, Steven M., 1968-; Weaver-Zercher, David, 1960-
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Published: 2010
Place of publication: San Francisco
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780470520697
Description: "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"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Preface
pagenum: xi; label: Part One
title: Searching for Amish Spirituality
pagenum: 1; label: 1
title: A Peculiar Way
pagenum: 3; label: 2
title: Spiritual Headwaters
pagenum: 17; label: Part Two
title: The Amish Way of Community
pagenum: 29; label: 3
title: Losing Self
pagenum: 31; label: 4
title: Joining Church
pagenum: 45; label: 5
title: Worshiping God
pagenum: 59; label: 6
title: Living Together
pagenum: 75; label: Part Three
title: The Amish Way in Everyday Life
pagenum: 91; label: 7
title: Children
pagenum: 93; label: 8
title: Family
pagenum: 107; label: 9
title: Possessions
pagenum: 123; label: 10
title: Nature
pagenum: 137; label: 11
title: Evil
pagenum: 151; label: 12
title: Sorrow
pagenum: 165; label: Part Four
title: Amish Faith and the Rest of Us
pagenum: 179; label: 13
title: The Things That Matter
pagenum: 181; title: Acknowledgments
pagenum: 193; label: Appendix I
title: The Amish of North America
pagenum: 195; label: Appendix II
title: Amish Lectionary
pagenum: 205; label: Appendix III
title: Rules of a Godly Life
pagenum: 209; title: Notes
pagenum: 223; title: References
pagenum: 239; title: The Authors
pagenum: 247; title: Index
pagenum: 249