The Amish way : patient faith in a perilous world
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Published
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Status
Central - Adult Nonfiction
248.4897 KRAYB
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248.4897 KRAYB
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Published
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, 2010.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 267 pages ; 24 cm
Street Date
1009
Language
English
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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"--,Provided by publisher.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Kraybill, D. B., Nolt, S. M., & Weaver-Zercher, D. (2010). The Amish way: patient faith in a perilous world . Jossey-Bass.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kraybill, Donald B, Steven M. Nolt and David Weaver-Zercher. 2010. The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World. Jossey-Bass.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Kraybill, Donald B, Steven M. Nolt and David Weaver-Zercher. The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World Jossey-Bass, 2010.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Kraybill, Donald B., Steven M. Nolt, and David Weaver-Zercher. The Amish Way: Patient Faith in a Perilous World Jossey-Bass, 2010.
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