Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War


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Explores the moral dilemmas faced by various religious sects and how these groups struggled to come to terms with the effects of wartime Americanization-- without sacrificing their religious beliefs and values.







Mennonites, Amish, and the American Civil War


Book Description

Explores the moral dilemmas faced by various religious sects and how these groups struggled to come to terms with the effects of wartime Americanization-- without sacrificing their religious beliefs and values.




A Mennonite Journal, 1862-1865


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Jacob Hildebrand took practical steps to assist his three sons in the Army of Northern Virginia; often traveling to their camps to deliver food and clothing necessary to supplement inadequate army rations. The family's story shows that the strong pacifist beliefs of the Mennonite church were not always observed by many of its members who supported the Southern cause and honored days of prayer and humility proclaimed by Jefferson Davis.







Engaging to Disengage


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The Amish


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Drawing on more than twenty years of fieldwork and collaborative research, The Amish: A Concise Introduction is a compact but richly detailed portrait of Amish life. In fewer than 150 pages, readers will come away with a clear understanding of the complexities of these simple people.







The Olive Branch of Peace and Good Will to Men


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"'The Olive Branch' is a quiet, yet powerful book. First published in 1907, it continues to stand as a testament to the moral courage of peaceful people caught up in maelstrom of the American Civil War. It effectively tells the story of how cherished principles can remain constant under the most trying of circumstances." --




Horse-and-buggy Mennonites


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Examining how the Wengers have cautiously and incrementally adapted to the changes swirling around them, this book offers an invaluable case study of a traditional group caught in the throes of a postmodern world."--Jacket.