The Amish have always struggled with the modern world.

Revised edition of this classic work brings the story of the Amish into the 21st century.

Donald B. Kraybill has spent his career among Anabaptist groups, gaining an unparalleled understanding of these traditionally private people.

A sensitive and realistic look at the spiritual life and practices of the Amish This second book by the authors of the award-winning Amish Grace sheds further light on the Amish, this time on their faith, spirituality, and spiritual ...

Rumspringa, an exciting adventure and at times a period of inner turmoil, commences at age sixteen—or seventeen in more traditional groups—and continues until marriage.

In this unique educational history, Donald B. Kraybill traces the sociocultural transformation of Eastern Mennonite University from a fledgling separatist school founded by white, rural, Germanic Mennonites into a world-engaged institution ...

Since its publication in 1978, The Upside-Down Kingdom won the National Religious Book Award and has become the most trusted resource on radical Christian discipleship.

From America’s most trusted expert on Amish life comes Simply Amish, an essential guide to Amish life, culture, and faith.

This book will be of interest to those who study the intersection of law and religion or the sociology of closed groups like the Amish."—Journal of Church and State "A thorough, evenhanded, and accessible volume that provides keen insight ...

In this new edition, the authors update demographic and technological changes, and also describe Amish enterprises outside of Pennsylvania in a new chapter.