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Amish Women in History: The Untold Stories of Plain Mothers and Daughters
(The Forgotten Mothers Who Built America's Most Enduring Faith Community)
From the burning stakes of 16th-century Europe to the quiet farmhouses of 21st-century America, one group of women has preserved an ancient way of life through five centuries of persecution, migration, and social upheaval.
This meticulously researched account reveals the untold stories of Amish women - the mothers, daughters, and widows who shaped America's most mysterious religious community. Drawing from court records, rare diaries, church minutes, and firsthand testimonies spanning 1525 to 2025, Benjamin Eli Yoder presents the first comprehensive examination of these remarkable women who chose silence over recognition, sacrifice over comfort.
What you will learn:
• How Anabaptist women faced execution in Reformation Europe (1525-1693) yet kept their faith alive
• The harrowing Atlantic crossings of 1720-1750 when pregnant mothers carried their traditions to Pennsylvania soil
• The 1972 Wisconsin v. Yoder Supreme Court victory that secured religious freedom for generations
• The 2006 Nickel Mines tragedy response that stunned the world with unprecedented forgiveness
• Daily life inside Amish homes: childbirth, education battles, medical decisions, and economic survival
Through careful scholarship and respectful storytelling, this book chronicles women who never sought the spotlight yet became the backbone of a movement that now includes over 350,000 members across North America. From Barbara Yoder's heartbreaking letter to her daughter who left the faith, to the mothers who comforted their children's killer's family, these are stories of extraordinary grace under impossible circumstances.
Perfect for readers passionate about:
- American religious history and women's contributions
- The intersection of faith and culture in modern society
- Stories of resilience, community, and authentic living
- Understanding minority religious communities in America
"A history told through hands, silence, and sacrifice. This is a book about women who never sought to be known, but whose stories now must be."
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Paperback. Etat : new. Paperback. Amish Women in History: The Untold Stories of Plain Mothers and Daughters(The Forgotten Mothers Who Built America's Most Enduring Faith Community)From the burning stakes of 16th-century Europe to the quiet farmhouses of 21st-century America, one group of women has preserved an ancient way of life through five centuries of persecution, migration, and social upheaval.This meticulously researched account reveals the untold stories of Amish women - the mothers, daughters, and widows who shaped America's most mysterious religious community. Drawing from court records, rare diaries, church minutes, and firsthand testimonies spanning 1525 to 2025, Benjamin Eli Yoder presents the first comprehensive examination of these remarkable women who chose silence over recognition, sacrifice over comfort.What you will learn: - How Anabaptist women faced execution in Reformation Europe (1525-1693) yet kept their faith alive- The harrowing Atlantic crossings of 1720-1750 when pregnant mothers carried their traditions to Pennsylvania soil- The 1972 Wisconsin v. Yoder Supreme Court victory that secured religious freedom for generations- The 2006 Nickel Mines tragedy response that stunned the world with unprecedented forgiveness- Daily life inside Amish homes: childbirth, education battles, medical decisions, and economic survivalThrough careful scholarship and respectful storytelling, this book chronicles women who never sought the spotlight yet became the backbone of a movement that now includes over 350,000 members across North America. From Barbara Yoder's heartbreaking letter to her daughter who left the faith, to the mothers who comforted their children's killer's family, these are stories of extraordinary grace under impossible circumstances.Perfect for readers passionate about: American religious history and women's contributionsThe intersection of faith and culture in modern societyStories of resilience, community, and authentic livingUnderstanding minority religious communities in America"A history told through hands, silence, and sacrifice. This is a book about women who never sought to be known, but whose stories now must be." Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9798291007075
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