Rosanna of the Amish

By: Joseph W. Yoder

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Synopsis: Rosanna of the Amish tells the unusual story of an Irish Catholic baby, Rosanna McGonegal, who was reared by Elizabeth Yoder, an unmarried Amish lady. The author, Rosanna's son, reveals how she was initiated into Amish ways and adopted their strange customs and practices. You will enjoy reading about-- * Rosanna's deep affection for Momly. * Her first husking bee and singing. * Little Crist's nighttime visits to Rosanna. * Detailed descriptions of German preaching services and how the Amish choose their ministers. * The inside story of Amish weddings and funerals. * Rosanna's belief in powwowing. * The importance of simple dress, hard work, and good food. This book portrays simply and honestly the religious, social, and economic traditions the Amish have followed for more than 275 years. DO THE AMISH REALLY BELIEVE IN HEXES? DO THEY HEAL BY "POWWOWING"? WHY DO THEY PREACH AGAINST "WORLDLY WISDOM" & HIGHER EDUCATION? WHY DO THEY WEAR SUCH STRANGE CLOTHING? Step into Pennsylvania German country and you've stepped into the past. Rarely will your guide have the answers and the understanding of the "insiders" like author Joseph W. Yoder, for he writes of his own people, introducing them to all of us who have ever wondered what the Amish are really like. Here is a fascinating true story set in an old-fashioned yet timeless world, rich in detail of the daily lives of a people nobody seems to know.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 252 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780836117141
Publisher:: Herald Press
Date of Addition:: 10/26/17
Copyrighted By:: Herald Press
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Religion and Spirituality
Submitted By:: Sandra Ryan
Proofread By:: Lissi
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.