20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish & Mennonites (People's Place) - GOOD

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Very Good: A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious ...
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Unbranded
MPN
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ISBN
9781561481859
Book Title
20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish and Mennonites
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
2001
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.3 in
Author
Phyllis Good, Merle Good
Features
Revised
Genre
Religion, Reference
Topic
Questions & Answers, Christianity / Amish, Christianity / Mennonite
Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
96 Pages
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Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
ISBN-10
1561481858
ISBN-13
9781561481859
eBay Product ID (ePID)
480838

Product Key Features

Book Title
20 Most Asked Questions about the Amish and Mennonites
Number of Pages
96 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2001
Topic
Questions & Answers, Christianity / Amish, Christianity / Mennonite
Features
Revised
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Religion, Reference
Author
Phyllis Good, Merle Good
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.3 in
Item Weight
4.8 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
95-037851
Reviews
"The Goods deliver answers and tantalize readers along the way." - The Christian Century "Persons wanting accurate, up-to-date, introductory information about Mennonites and Amish will want to purchase 20 Most Asked Questions for themselves and for giving to folks who want short yet reliable answers about our people. 20 Most Asked Questions superbly gives honest and up-to-date information. The questions reflect sensitivity and are shared attractively and understandably. " 20 Most Asked Questions not only accurately presents the history and teachings of various Mennonite and Amish groups but also offers prophetic insight." - Pennsylvania Mennonite Heritage "Though designed primarily as an introductory book for non-Mennonites, this highly-readable work contains a wealth of fascinating tidbits even for people who have lived in Mennonite communities all their lives." - Mennonite Weekly Review "Recommended reading about the Amish." - Early American Life
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
305.6/87
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
Sensitively answers the most common inquiries about Amish and Mennonite peoples. Authoritative, sympathetic, and thorough. 20 Most Asked Questions looks at origins, dress, pacifism, education, weddings, funerals, and food, as well as many other facets of Amish and Mennonite life. This book has sold more than 200,000 copies. 1. What is the difference between the Amish and the Mennonites? 2. When and how did these people get started? 3. Are they a Christian group or do they represent a different religion? 4. Aren't they a bit naive and backward? Why don't they accept modern things? 5. Does anyone ever join them? Does anyone ever leave? 6. Why do they dress that way? 7. Is it true they don't go to war? 8. Why are they against education? 9. Why are they such good farmers? 10. Why don't they pay Social Security taxes? 11. Do any of the Amish or Mennonite groups believe in missions? 12. What are their weddings like? 13. How are their women and children treated? 14. Is food a part of their religion? 15. Do they go to doctors and hospitals? 16. What about burial? 17. Don't they believe in having fun? 18. What are some of their problems? 19. Are they growing or dying in number? 20. What, in fact, holds them together?
LC Classification Number
E184.M45G66 1995

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