What the Amish Believe
April 29, 2010 by editor · Leave a Comment
Books on What the Amish Believe
Menno Simons: The Complete Works
$14.95
Menno Simons did not start the Anabaptist movement, but he became one of their best known spokesmen and organizers. This is the best price we have been able to find on the complete writings of Menno Simons. Translated from the original Dutch into English.
455 pages. Hardback. $14.95
Dortrecht Confession of Faith
$1.00
The Dordrecht Confession of Faith is a statement of beliefs adopted by Dutch Mennonite leaders at a meeting in Dordrecht, Netherland, on April 21, 1632. Its 18 articles emphasize belief in salvation through Jesus Christ, baptism, nonresistance, church discipline, feet washing, and avoidance of taking oaths. In 1725, Jacob Gottschalk met with sixteen other ministers from southeastern Pennsylvania and adopted the Dutch Mennonite Dordrecht Confession as their statement of belief. Here is the full text in booklet form.
42 pp. booklet. $1.00
Where Is God In Time of Tragedy?
$1.50
This booklet is one of the best written works we have found on the subject of why God permits evil. It supports a biblical viewpoint that avoids the extremes of both Calvinistic predestination and secular humanism.
32 pp. booklet. $1.50
Devoted Christian’s Prayer Book
$3.95
This small book is a collection of prayers from an Amish prayer book that dates back to 1708 or earlier. It can be used in daily devotions or on special occasions. The book also includes the Dortrecht Confession of Faith and “Rules of a Godly Life.”
124 pp. Hardback. $3.95
1001 Questions and Answers on the Christian Life
$1.00
This book covers virtually every aspect of the Christian life: salvation, baptism, the new birth, faith, prayer, discipleship, non-conformity to the world, child training, courtship, dress, nonresistance, swearing oaths, worship, and numerous other topics. The answers are from an Old Order Amish viewpoint, and so this book serves as a handy reference book on Amish beliefs.
Booklet. $1.00
Beware Of Spiritual Arrogance
$1.50
This booklet defends the Amish church structure and way of life against other churches that attract Amish–such as the Remnant churches. We by no means endorse much of what this booklet says. However, it is helpful in understanding the Amish-Charity conflict from the Amish viewpoint.
32 pp. booklet. $1.50
Biblical Guidelines In Shunning
$1.50
One of the more noteworthy practices of the Amish is shunning former members who have been excommunicated. This booklet sets forth the Amish position for shunning.
32 pp. booklet. $1.50
Dietrich Philip Handbook
$7.95
Dietrich Philip was a co-worker with Menno Simons, and he was one of the early leaders of the Mennonites in the Netherlands. Here is a collection of his spiritual writings.
539 pp. Hardback. $7.95
Why I Do Not Take The Sword
$4.75
A personal true story and historical account of the Russian Mennonites during the Russian Revolution in World War I.
158 pp. $4.75
The Place Of Young People In The Church
$1.50
This booklet sets forth several Amish viewpoints on the role of young people in the church. It sets forth a position against both letting the youth “sow wild oats” and against allowing them to attempt to be church leaders at too young of an age.
32 pp. booklet. $1.50
The Walls That Divide Us
$1.50
This booklet sets forth a well-reasoned and Scriptural position against needless divisions in the body of Christ, particularly among kingdom Christians with similar convictions. Although it specifically concerns the divisions among the Amish, the principles set forth are applicable in all kingdom church settings.
32 pp. booklet. $1.50
The Whirlwind Cometh
$4.75
You will not soon forget this unusual book. Its gripping story is neither history nor prophecy. Rather, it is a challenge to the reader to examine the present and to be ready for the future. For those who take religious freedom for granted, this book will be a jolt.
167 pp. Paper. $4.75
Writings of David Troyer
$2.45
David Troyer was an Amish bishop who lived between 1827 and 1906 in Holmes County, Ohio. This work contains his admonitions to his physical and spiritual descendants.
144 pp. Paper. $2.45
Girls Romantic Fiction
April 1, 2010 by editor · Leave a Comment
The books on this page are published by two Mennonite publishing houses: Herald Press and Good Books.
Ellie
$8.95
A true-to-life novel about an Amish girl, Ellie Maust, who struggles as a teenager with some of the Amish rules, but comes to appreciate Amish life when she becomes an adult. Follow Ellie through her daily chores, church services, a runaway buggy ride, when she meets David, her wedding, and her eventual motherhood.
Paper. 168 pp. $8.95
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Annie
$8.95
Another novel in the Ellie series. An Amish family, the Troyers, open their hearts and home to a deserted child, Annie. They raise Annie in the Amish way, and she finds compassion and security in the Amish community. However, she wonders if her birth mother will eventually come back. Furthermore, Annie finds that the Troyers’ daughter, Lucy, is jealous of her.
Paper. 144 pp. $8.95
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Birch Hollow Schoolmarm
$8.95
This novel is about Dora, the adopted daughter of an Amish couple. Although she is a bit rebellious as a young teen, Dora settles into Amish life. She begins teaching school in Minnesota, where she meets Matthew. Struggles lie ahead, but faith keeps Dora going.
Paper. 186 pp. $8.95
Rosanna of the Amish
$9.95
This is the true story of an Irish orphan who was raised by the Amish in central Pennsylvania in the 1800s. Follow Rosanna through childhood, youth, courtship, marriage, and child rearing. This account is not only a moving story, but it helps the reader to understand Amish customs and their brotherly care for one another.
Paper. 320 pp. $9.95
Amish Books from Other Publishers
January 6, 2010 by editor · Leave a Comment
In addition to carrying all of the publications of Pathway Publishers, we carry other books by Amish and Mennonite publishers, which are listed below:
20 Most Asked Questions About Amish and Mennonites
$6.95
This book answers the most common questions people ask about Amish and Mennonites, such as “How long have they been around?,” “Why do they dress differently,” and “Can others join them?”
Paper. 96 pp. $6.95
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Amish Women
$8.95
An interesting collection of short, readable personal narratives that introduces readers to the Amish culture and the lives of Amish women. Written by a woman who was raised Amish and who retains enormous respect for the Amish culture. Through this book, she enables “outsiders” to understand and appreciate the lives of Amish women.
Paper. 124 pp. $8.95
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Dr. Frau
A Woman Doctor Among the Amish
$8.95
Written in a similar vein as the James Herriot books, this is a good-humored recollection by Dr. Grace Kaiser of the 28 years she spent as a doctor among the Amish. Filled with pathos, humor, and insight.
Review from the South Bend Tribune : “It is hard not to compare these stoires with those of veterinarian James Herriot with a little bit of Sherwood Anderson thrown in. Dr. Frau definitely knows the Amish. This is surely one of the best books about them I have read.”
186 pp. paper. $8.95
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House Calls and Hitching Posts
$11.95
House Calls and Hitching Posts is a sometimes humorous and often intimate account of Dr. Elton Lehman’s 36 years of practicing medicine among the Amish, for which he was named Country Doctor of the Year.
Akron Beacon Journal: “A book reminiscent of James Herriot’s beloved country-vet series. There are tales of tragic farm accidents and heart-warming recoveries.”
337 pp. paper. $11.95
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Amish Houses and Barns
$7.95
Amish authority, Stephen Scott, explores the roles the home and barn play in Amish Life. He discusses Amish architecture and the two largest Amish communities in the world: Lancaster, Pennsylvania and Holmes County, Ohio.
Paper. 174 pp. $7.95
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A History of the Amish
$9.95
This work brings together in one volume a thorough history of the Amish people. European persecution, Atlantic crossings, westward migration, military draft, and compulsory school laws have been just a few of the many challenges the Amish have faced through the centuries.
From their beginnings in Europe through their migration and settlement in North America, the Amish have struggled to maintain their beliefs and traditions in often hostile settings. Newly revised.
Library Journal: “The author successfully presents the entire history of the Amish since 1525 while successfully avoiding both the overly sentimental approach of much popular writing and the anti-Amish bias of the rest.”
378 pp. paper. $9.95
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Real People
$8.95
Written by a Mennonite schoolteacher in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Real People answers the most common questions that “outsiders” ask about the Mennonites and Amish, such as their manner of dress, their courtship, wedding and funeral customs, their schools, and their origin.
94 pp. $8.95
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Ellie
$8.95
A true-to-life novel about an Amish girl, Ellie Maust, who struggles as a teenager with some of the Amish rules, but comes to appreciate Amish life when she becomes an adult. Follow Ellie through her daily chores, church services, a runaway buggy ride, when she meets David, her wedding, and her eventual motherhood.
Paper. 168 pp. $8.95
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Annie
$8.95
Another novel in the Ellie series. An Amish family, the Troyers, open their hearts and home to a deserted child, Annie. They raise Annie in the Amish way, and she finds compassion and security in the Amish community. However, she wonders if her birth mother will eventually come back. Furthermore, Annie finds that the Troyers’ daughter, Lucy, is jealous of her.
Paper. 144 pp. $8.95
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Birch Hollow Schoolmarm
$8.95
This novel is about Dora, the adopted daughter of an Amish couple. Although she is a bit rebellious as a young teen, Dora settles into Amish life. She begins teaching school in Minnesota, where she meets Matthew. Struggles lie ahead, but faith keeps Dora going.
Paper. 186 pp. $8.95
Rosanna of the Amish
$9.95
This is the true story of an Irish orphan who was raised by the Amish in central Pennsylvania in the 1800s. Follow Rosanna through childhood, youth, courtship, marriage, and child rearing. This account is not only a moving story, but it helps the reader to understand Amish customs and their brotherly care for one another.
Paper. 320 pp. $9.95
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A Quiet and Peaceable Life
$6.95
If the “plain people” of North America are to be understood in terms of their own concerns, we must honor their own expressions and the biblical cadences they echo.
Having maintained, with the tolerance of their society, a simple life as “the quiet in the land,” these folk still prize such passé virtues as modesty, humility, and obedience to God’s will, as interpreted by a disciplined community of faith. Their values, difficult to appreciate in a world bemused by progress, are seldom if ever articulated, except as curiosities, in our mass media. However, in this work, the reader gets to hear the Amish clearly express themselves and explain their values. Includes numerous photos.
94 pp. Paper. $6.95.
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The Amish School
$6.95
This authoritative book on Amish education deals with many questions
1. Why do the Amish have their own schools?
2. What goals do Amish teachers have for their “scholars”?
3. How are teachers chosen?
4. Why do the Amish have their own schools?
5. What goals do Amish teachers have for their “scholars”?
6. How are teachers chosen?
7. How are the parents involved?
8. What curriculum materials are used?
9. What about children with special needs?
Co-Author Sara Fisher writes from her experience as an Amish schoolteacher.; co-author Rachel Stahl writes from her years of extensive research.
91 pp. Paper. $6.95.
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Amish Quilt Patterns
$14.95
This reliable favorite is newly revised for greater usefulness! With 100,000 copies already in print, this new edition offers increased clarity of 30 popular and often requested patterns.
Here is a selection of quilting templates in the actual sizes needed to make a full-sized quilt. Detailed drawings and diagrams throughout the book lend accuracy to the whole satisfying process.
An excellent pattern book, offering over 30 full-size patterns, step-by-step instructions and color suggestions to recreate the traditional charm of the antique masterpieces. This book also offers a variety of quilting templates to give your quilt that authentic Amish look.” Color photos throughout.
124 pp. Large oversize book. $14.95
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Small Amish Quilt Patterns
$14.95
Anyone who loves the bold colors and patterns of Amish quilts, but finds a full-sized bedcover too big or too time-consuming to make, will love this book. Includes quilting and piecing templates, plus detailed instructions, for 30 traditional Amish quilt patterns.
Color and fabric suggestions, quilting tips, and diagrams throughout the book are included to help recreate, in smaller size, the beauty of Amish quilts. Ideal for creating crib and wall-sized quilts.
124 pp. Large oversize book. paper. $14.95
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Amish Doll Patterns
$16.95
Complete patterns and instructions for both 22” dolls (American Girl doll size) and 15” dolls—and for authentic clothing, worn by the Amish of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. For the intermediate seamstress or crafter.
124 pp. Large oversize book. $16.95
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Quilts from Two Valleys
$19.95
Two hidden valleys- one in Pennsylvania, the other in Virgina—held vibrant communities and quilting traditions during the closing years of the 19th century and the early decades of the 20th century. How do the quilts compare, that the Amish and Mennonites made during their peak quiltmaking years in these tucked-away places?
The Big Valley in Pennsylvania’s Mifflin County was (and continues to be) the home of three Old Order Amish groups. The quilts from this Valley were made mostly from dress fabrics (Solid colors without prints). They are strong and bold with occasional flashes of powerful color.
Precisely pieced but more subdued quilts, filled with minutely stitched quilting, were made at the same time by the Mennonites of the Shenandoah Valley.
Phyllis Pellman Good, curator of The People’s Place Quilt Museum, offers historical back-ground to the two valleys and their people, and insightful descriptions of the quilts they made. Color photographs throughout.
76 pp. Large oversize book. $19.95
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That Dorky Homemade Look
$9.95
Subtitle: “Quilting Lessons from a Parallel Universe.” This is a humorous look at quilting from the “Erma Bombeck of quilting.” The 9 Principles of Dorky Quiltmaking:
1. Pretty fabric is not acceptable. Go right back to the quilt shop and exchange it for something you feel sorry for.
2. Realize that patterns and templates are only someone’s opinion and should be loosely translated. Personally, I’ve never thought much of a person who could only make a triangle with three sides.
3. When choosing a color plan for your quilt, keep in mind that the colors will fade after a hundred years or so. This being the case, you will need to start with really bright colors.
4. You should plan on cutting off about half your triangel or star points. Any more than that is showing off.
5. If you are doing appliqué, remember that bigger is dorkier. Flowers should be huge. Animals should possess really big eyes.
6. Throw away your seam ripper and repeat after me: “Oops. Oh well, no one will notice.”
7. Plan on running out of border fabric when you are three-quarters of the way finished. Complete the remaining border with something else you have a lot of, preferably in an unrelated color family.
8. You should be able to quilt equally in all directions. I had to really work on this one. It was difficult to make my forward stitching look as bad as my backward stitching, but closing my eyes helped.
9. The most important aspect to remember about dorky homemade quilt-making is that once you have put your last stitch in the binding, you are still only half finished. The quilt must now undergo a thorough conditioning. Give it to someone you love dearly. They must drag it around the house, wrap themselves up in it when they have a fever, spill something brown on it, and occasionally let Woofie lay on it. It must be washed and dried until it as soft and lumpy as my Thanksgiving mashed potatoes.
124 pp. Paper.Quantity
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