Plain and Amish: An Alternative to Modern Pessimism

ISBN-10: 0836136659
ISBN-13: 9780836136654
Category: Religion / Christianity / Amish
Pages: 416
Language: English
Published: 1994-06-10
Publisher: MennoMedia
Author: Bernd G. Längin

Description

Bernd G. Längin combines sketches of Amish origins with his experiences from months of living with an Amish family in Indiana. Langin is able to explain many aspects of Amish life because of his grasp of their Swiss-German language and their European customs. Includes a 32-page color photo section.

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