Author: Willard H. Smith
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1579107710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This book is a history of all branches of Mennonites (including the Amish) from their first arrival in the state of Illinois around 1830 to the present. It deals briefly with Mennonite origins in Europe in the 16th century, points out how the Amish split off from the Mennonites in the 1690s, and depicts Mennonite-Amish migrations to America, especially those who came in the 19th century and settled in Illinois. The work portrays the divisions that developed, mostly after the Civil War, and how the story became more complex. It describes the effect of the AwakeningÓ and the influence of Fundamentalism and other forces on the Illinois Mennonites, including the pressures toward American acculturation. The author points out also the significant trend toward cooperation and unity in recent decades, especially among the (Old) Mennonites and the General Conference Mennonites. Smith is uniquely qualified to write this book. He is a native of Illinois with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the customs and beliefs of Illinois Mennonites. His family was among the early Mennonite settlers in the state, and active in the spiritual life of their community. Smith himself has studied and thought history for many years, has written many historical articles, and is the author or several books. As a professor at Goshen College, he had the support of other Mennonite historians and ready access to library and archival material relating to Illinois Mennonites.
Mennonites in Illinois
Author: Willard H. Smith
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1579107710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This book is a history of all branches of Mennonites (including the Amish) from their first arrival in the state of Illinois around 1830 to the present. It deals briefly with Mennonite origins in Europe in the 16th century, points out how the Amish split off from the Mennonites in the 1690s, and depicts Mennonite-Amish migrations to America, especially those who came in the 19th century and settled in Illinois. The work portrays the divisions that developed, mostly after the Civil War, and how the story became more complex. It describes the effect of the AwakeningÓ and the influence of Fundamentalism and other forces on the Illinois Mennonites, including the pressures toward American acculturation. The author points out also the significant trend toward cooperation and unity in recent decades, especially among the (Old) Mennonites and the General Conference Mennonites. Smith is uniquely qualified to write this book. He is a native of Illinois with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the customs and beliefs of Illinois Mennonites. His family was among the early Mennonite settlers in the state, and active in the spiritual life of their community. Smith himself has studied and thought history for many years, has written many historical articles, and is the author or several books. As a professor at Goshen College, he had the support of other Mennonite historians and ready access to library and archival material relating to Illinois Mennonites.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1579107710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 619
Book Description
This book is a history of all branches of Mennonites (including the Amish) from their first arrival in the state of Illinois around 1830 to the present. It deals briefly with Mennonite origins in Europe in the 16th century, points out how the Amish split off from the Mennonites in the 1690s, and depicts Mennonite-Amish migrations to America, especially those who came in the 19th century and settled in Illinois. The work portrays the divisions that developed, mostly after the Civil War, and how the story became more complex. It describes the effect of the AwakeningÓ and the influence of Fundamentalism and other forces on the Illinois Mennonites, including the pressures toward American acculturation. The author points out also the significant trend toward cooperation and unity in recent decades, especially among the (Old) Mennonites and the General Conference Mennonites. Smith is uniquely qualified to write this book. He is a native of Illinois with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the customs and beliefs of Illinois Mennonites. His family was among the early Mennonite settlers in the state, and active in the spiritual life of their community. Smith himself has studied and thought history for many years, has written many historical articles, and is the author or several books. As a professor at Goshen College, he had the support of other Mennonite historians and ready access to library and archival material relating to Illinois Mennonites.
Centennial History of the Mennonites of Illinois 1829-1929
Author: Harry Franklin Weber
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Category : Mennonites
Languages : en
Pages : 730
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Category : Mennonites
Languages : en
Pages : 730
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Chicago, Illinois, First Mennonite Church
Author: First Mennonite Church (Chicago, Ill.)
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Languages : en
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Amish-Mennonite in Illinois from the Budget
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Category : Mennonites
Languages : en
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Languages : en
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Way of Life of Illinois Amish-Mennonite Community and Its Effect on Agriculture and Banking in Central Illinois
Author: John A. Dukeman
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 162
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History of the Mennonites of Illinois
Author: Harry Franklin Weber
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Category : Amish
Languages : en
Pages : 1412
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Category : Amish
Languages : en
Pages : 1412
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Amish and Mennonite Immigrants to Illinois
Author: Steven R. Estes
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Category : Amish
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Category : Amish
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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A Research Study of the Aged
Author: Carl F. Smucker
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Category : Church work with older people
Languages : en
Pages : 39
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Category : Church work with older people
Languages : en
Pages : 39
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A History of Mennonite Church Camping in Illinois
Author: Dennis E. Zehr
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Category : Church camps
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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Category : Church camps
Languages : en
Pages : 52
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A Doctrinal Questionaire of the Mennonite Church of the State of Illinois
Author: Mennonite Church. Illinois Conference
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Languages : en
Pages : 5
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Languages : en
Pages : 5
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