Publisher Description
In this second book, Donald Kraybill, Steven Nolt, and David Weaver-Zercher, authors' of Amish Grace, will shed further light on the Amish, this time on their spirituality and spiritual practices. The Amish Way interprets the distinctive practices of Amish spirituality in their cultural context and explores their applicability for the wider world. Using a holistic perspective, the text tells the story of Amish religious experience in their words and through their cultural lens, and compares it with other streams of spirituality. Written in a lively and engaging style, The Amish Way will appeal to a broad popular audience.
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About the Authors
Donald B. Kraybill, PhD, is senior fellow at the Young Center of Elizabethtown College in Pennsylvania. Among his many publications, he has authored, coauthored, or edited six books on the Amish.
David L. Weaver-Zercher, PhD, is associate professor of American religious history at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. He has written or edited numerous books on the Amish.
Richard Powers has published thirteen novels. He is a MacArthur Fellow and received the National Book Award. His book, The Overstory, won the Pulitzer Prize in Fiction.