Often referred to as the ";Pennsylvania Dutch," the Amish and the Mennonites living in the United States remain true to the values and teachings of their forefathers and avoid "worldly" pressures of modern day society. This anthology of primary source documents presents some of the background on the Amish and Mennonites and sheds light on their daily life and customs, refusal to take up arms, education of their children, contributions in the arts and crafts, and more.
Often referred to as the ";Pennsylvania Dutch," the Amish and the Mennonites living in the United States remain true to the values and teachings of their forefathers and avoid "worldly" pressures of modern day society. This anthology of primary source documents presents some of the background on the Amish and Mennonites and sheds light on their daily life and customs, refusal to take up arms, education of their children, contributions in the arts and crafts, and more.
