Amish and Anabaptist History
March 18, 2010 by editor · Leave a Comment
Books on Amish History
Drummer’s Wife
$4.95
This is a collection of gripping, but true stories about the first generation of Anabaptists in the Netherlands. The stories, although dramatized, are all taken from historic Anabaptist source books, such as Martyrs Mirror.
300 pp. Paperback. $4.95
Fire in the Zurich Hills
$5.95
The true story of the first Anabaptists in Zurich, Switzerland. A flowing account of the birth of Anabaptism—that reads like a novel.
351 pp. Paper. $5.95
Martyr’s Mirror Made Plain
$4.95
James W. Lowry. Martyrs’ Mirror is the large volume that covers the history of Amish and Mennonite martyrs. This unique work helps the reader to study and profit from Martyrs Mirror.
149 pages. Paperback. $4.95
History of the Bernese Anabaptists
$9.95
The author was a 19th century Reformed minister who lived in Berne, Switzerland. He thoroughly researched the history of the Anabaptists in the Berne canton, and he writes with great empathy for them. He describes their imprisonment, sale as galley slaves, suffering, and forced exile from Switzerland. A scholarly work that is also very readable. Now available in English for the first time!
504 pp. Hardback. $9.95
Amish in America, settlements that failed
$18.95
This large book contains the history of 100 extinct Amish settlements, from 1840 through 1960. These settlements were in thirty different states and Mexico. The book not only describes the settlements, but explains why they failed.
555 pp. Hardback. $18.95
How Dordrecht Confession Came Down To Us
$1.95
This booklet explains the history of the Dortrecht Confession and how it came down to the Anabaptists of today. The Dortrecht Confession of the Anabaptists stands in contrast to the statements of belief produced by the major Reformers.
44 pp. booklet. $1.95
Why Some Amish Communities Fail
$2.45
David Luthy. This booklet sets forth the various reasons why different Amish communities established between 1961 and 2007 failed. But it is much more than a history lesson. All those seeking to start new churches can learn from the mistakes these communities made.
26 pp. booklet. $2.45
Harry’s Journey
$4.75
This is the true story of the author’s grandfather, Harry Stauffer, who at the age of four saw his little world fall sadly apart upon the death of his mother. He and his five siblings were placed by their father into various foster homes. Harry’s life became one long round of uncertainty, rejection, and heartache.
222 pp. Sewn paperback. $4.75
As I Remember It
$7.45
Uria Byler. Based on the diary kept by a well-known Amish teacher in Geauga Co., Ohio. It was rewritten in story form after his death.
328 pp. Hardback. $7.45
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