Brethren society
the cultural transformation of a "peculiar people"
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Author
Publication
1995 - Johns Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Md, Maryland
Language
English
Word Count
122,750 words, Guess
Page Count
491 pages
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL1094844M
- ISBN-100801849047
- OCLC Control Number30736677
- OCLC Control Numberbrethrensocietyc0000bowm
- Library of Congress Control Number94019329
and 2 more
- LibraryThing361654
- Goodreads3930636
Classifications
- DDC286/.5
- LCCBX7815 .B59 1995
Description
Carl Bowman examines how and why members of the Church of the Brethren - historically known as "Dunkers" after their method of baptism - were assimilated faster and earlier than their Amish, Mennonite, or even Hutterite cousins. Brethren Society brings to light the members' own conversations and debates on a series of pivotal controversies. Bowman shows how Brethren dealt with issues such as membership in "outside" organizations; the salaried ministry; acceptance of revivalistic styles of worship and music; particitation in the American political process; military service; the holy kiss; the temperance movement; and the "plain garb."
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