Includes bibliographical references (p. 125-126) and index.
Contents
A Lancaster Amish wedding -- Other wedding practices -- A Woolwich Mennonite baptism -- Choosing a minister : Holmes County Amish -- An Old German Baptist Brethren annual meeting -- Meetings of other groups -- An Amish Sunday in LaGrange County, Indiana -- A Big Valley Amish funeral -- The auction at Bart -- Holidays, family days and working days.
Summary
Discusses the weddings and other special occasions of the Amish and Old Order Mennonite people, answering questions about baptisms, worship services, funeral practices, and holidays.
Chapters: Dress is a language --- The Religious Base for Plain Clothing --- Where did the Plain Pattern Come From --- The Faithful Few --- Change : A Case Study From the Mennonite Church --- Who Else Dresses Plain --- Common Objections to Plain Dress --- My Path to Plainness --- Will Plain Dress Survive ? --- General Clothing Details --- Women's Clothing --- Men's Clothing --- Plain Dress in Detail
Summary
A book about the meaning of the way the Amish , Mennonites, and Brethren dress.
