MennoFolk : Mennonite and Amish folk traditions

by Ervin Beck

Paperback, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

398 B393m

Series

Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History (43)

Tags

Mennonites - Folklore, Amish - Folklore

Genres

Collection

Adult Nonfiction

Publication

Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, 2004.

DDC/MDS

398 B393m

Description

Offers abundant examples of Mennonite humor, origin tales and urban legend, along with analysis of them in the context of Mennonite and Amish history, culture and beliefs. It also studies Mennonite and Amish art and folk festivals.

Language

English

Physical description

231 p.; 22 cm

ISBN

9780836192858

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