| Brethren Society: The Cultural Transformation of a Peculiar People Contributor(s): Bowman, Carl F. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801849055 ISBN-13: 9780801849053 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $36.10 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 1995 Annotation: In the first book ever written on the subject, Carl Bowman examines how and why members of the Church of the Brethren--historically known as "Dunkers" after their method of baptism--were assimilated faster and earlier than their Amish, Mennonite, or even Hutterite cousins. "Brethren Society is unique, creative, and well written. There are virtually no other books to compare with it."--Donald B. Kraybill, author of The Riddle of Amish Culture "Thoroughly and richly researched, clearly organized and cogently written. Bowman's account will be the standard reference on the subject for years to come."--James Davison Hunter, University of Virginia "This brilliant analysis will shape the interpretation of Brethren history for many decades."--Donald F. Durnbaugh, Elizabethtown College |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Baptist - Social Science | Sociology - General - Religion | History |
| Dewey: 286.5 |
| LCCN: 94019329 |
| Series: Center Books in Anabaptist Studies |
| Physical Information: 1.44" H x 6.06" W x 9.16" (2.00 lbs) 512 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the first book ever written on the subject, Carl Bowman examines how and why members of the Church of the Brethren--historically known as Dunkers after their method of baptism--were assimilated faster and earlier than their Amish, Mennonite, or even Hutterite cousins. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bowman, Carl F.: - Carl Desportes Bowman is associate professor and chairman of the Department of Sociology at Bridgewater College. |