Publications of the Pennsylvania German Society ; v. 40. Pennsylvania German history and culture series ; no. 7
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]-345) and index.
The Wenger Mennonites, also known as the horse and buggy Mennonites , came about when the Mennonite church in Lancaster County split over disagreements about the use of technology. The breaking point occured when the church allowed use of automobiles. Wengers would not accept this.
Contents
Chapters: Who are the Wenger Mennonites? -- The fabric of faith and culture -- Mobility and identity -- The architecture of community -- The rhythm of sacred ritual -- Passages from birth to death -- Making a living together -- Technology and social change -- Pilgrims in a postmodern world.
A leading scholar of Anabaptist communities provides a sweeping overview of their beliefs and practices as well as their similarities and differences. The Anabaptists of North America sports an amazing spectrum of religious and cultural diversity-from communal Hutterites to urban Mennonites, from low-tech Amish to acculturated Brethren. New members with Asian, African, and Hispanic cultural roots add spice and color to traditional Anabaptist ways. Counting more than 6,000 congregations and 100 different groups.
