The Amish movement was founded in Europe by Jacob Amman (~1644 to ~1720 CE), from whom their name is derived. In many ways, it started as a reform group within the Mennonite movement -- an attempt to restore some of the early practices of the Mennonites. ... Their history in the U.S. and Canada;
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History in the U.S. and Canada: 1700 to now ... The Amish movement was founded in Europe during 1693. High taxes, high rents, inflation, wars and rumors of wars, the military draft, and religious persecution encouraged believers to leave Europe.
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The history of the Amish & Mennonites of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, from their early founding in Europe in the 1600's. ... Lancaster County, PA Home > The Amish > Amish History...
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Amish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The various Amish (pronounced /ˈɑːmɪʃ/ ) or Amish Mennonite church fellowships are Christian religious denominations that form a very traditional subgrouping of Mennonite churches. They are ...
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The Amish, called "The Plain People" or Old Order Amish, originated in Switzerland about l525. They came from a division of the Mennonites or Anabaptists (Re-baptizers). They opposed the union of church and state and infant baptism.
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Amish-Mennonite History ... History of the Amish-Mennonite in Pennsylvania ... See also MennoLink Information Center for books, cd-roms and general information on Amish research and history...
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Viewed within the context of Amish history, the compromises are reasonable ways of achieving community goals. Hardly foolish contradictions, they preserve core values while permitting selective modernization. They bolster Amish identity while reaping many benefits of modern life.
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