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.
Autorentext
Donald B. Kraybill, Ph.D., is senior fellow at the Young Center of Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
Steven M. Nolt, Ph.D., is professor of history at Goshen College in Goshen, Indiana.
David L. Weaver-Zercher, Ph.D., is professor of American religious history at Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania.
They are the coauthors of the bestselling book Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy, which served as the basis for the most-viewed Lifetime movie of all time.
Klappentext
Praise for The Amish Way
"The Amish Way is enlightening, practical, and well-researched. A wonderful read!" —Beverly Lewis, New York Times bestselling author of Amish fiction
"With detailed personal anecdotes and explanations straight from the Amish themselves, The Amish Way illustrates the simplicity and grace with which the Amish live their lives, and proves that those of us who have our own questions with faith might well learn from their example."—Jodi Picoult, author, Plain Truth and House Rules
"The Amish Way is a treasure—educating as it enlightens, inspiring as it informs. The authors' vast access to Amish life and use of Amish voices makes The Amish Way unparalleled in its authenticity and accuracy."—Erik Wesner, author, Amish America blog and Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive
"Kraybill, Nolt, and Weaver-Zercher bring a rare combination of expertise and understanding to the religious beliefs and practices that shape Amish life. The Amish Way is a fascinating exploration of the spirituality of a people who live their faith."—Karen Johnson-Weiner, professor of anthropology, SUNY Potsdam; author, New York Amish
"In this beautifully written book, a Christian community that is often viewed as a curiosity emerges as a thoughtful, complicated body of believers. The authors' appreciative and nuanced portrait helps us understand the Amish way of life—and challenges us to reflect on our own." —Dorothy C. Bass, editor, Practicing Our Faith: A Way of Life for a Searching People
Zusammenfassung
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.
Inhalt
Preface xi
Part One Searching for Amish Spirituality 1
1 A Peculiar Way 3
2 Spiritual Headwaters 17
Part Two The Amish Way of Community 29
3 Losing Self 31
4 Joining Church 45
5 Worshiping God 59
6 Living Together 75
Part Three The Amish Way in Everyday Life 91
7 Children 93
8 Family 107
9 Possessions 123
10 Nature 137
11 Evil 151
12 Sorrow 165
Part Four Amish Faith and the Rest of Us 179
13 The Things That Matter 181
Acknowledgments 193
Appendix I. The Amish of North America 195
Appendix II. Amish Lectionary 205
Appendix III. Rules of a Godly Life 209
Notes 223
References 239
The Authors 247
Index 249