| Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites Contributor(s): Kraybill, Donald B. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0801896576 ISBN-13: 9780801896576 Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press OUR PRICE: $37.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Mennonite - Religion | Christianity - Amish - Religion | Reference |
| Dewey: 289.7 |
| LCCN: 2009046015 |
| Physical Information: 1.14" H x 7.42" W x 10.05" (1.69 lbs) 328 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
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| Publisher Description: Donald B. Kraybill has spent his career among Anabaptist groups, gaining an unparalleled understanding of these traditionally private people. Kraybill shares that deep knowledge in this succinct overview of the beliefs and cultural practices of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites in North America. Found throughout Canada, Central America, Mexico, and the United States, these religious communities include more than 200 different groups with 800,000 members in 17 countries. Through 340 short entries, Kraybill offers readers information on a wide range of topics related to religious views and social practices. With thoughtful consideration of how these diverse communities are related, this compact reference provides a brief and accurate synopsis of these groups in the twenty-first century. No other single volume provides such a broad overview of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites in North America. Organized for ease of searching--with a list of entries, a topic finder, an index of names, and ample cross-references--the volume also includes abundant resources for accessing additional information. Wide in scope, succinct in content, and with directional markers along the way, the Concise Encyclopedia of Amish, Brethren, Hutterites, and Mennonites is a must-have reference for anyone interested in Anabaptist groups. |
Contributor Bio(s): Kraybill, Donald B.: - Donald B. Kraybill is a Distinguished College Professor and Senior Fellow at the Young Center for Anabaptist and Pietist Studies at Elizabethtown College. He is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than a dozen books on Amish culture, including The Riddle of Amish Culture and The Amish, also published by Johns Hopkins, and Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy. |