Separate and PeculiarOld Order Mennonite Life in Ontario by Isaac R. Horst |
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"Explains customs of our Old Order Mennonite families. I highly recommend Separate and Peculiar, by a gifted writer who has been in that community all his life." --Lorna L. Bergey, Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario
Isaac R. Horst, an Old Order Mennonite author, explains the customs, beliefs, and culture of his people in Ontario—in English and in Pennsylvania German.
Horst presents his community through the story of a typical boy. Menno Martin grows through childhood at home, on the farm, and in school. He attends Sunday services, goes to youth singings, takes instruction classes, and is baptized as a member of the church. Menno farms, courts and marries Grace, and goes through the lot to be a preacher.
Join the excitement of a barn raising. Eavesdrop as Grace describes quilting to Menno. Get a taste of butchering day. Learn what it is like to live in an Old Order Mennonite community.
Includes black-and-white drawings illustrating a typical farm home, arrangements for a wedding, a Mennonite meetinghouse, a barn raising, buggies, and clothing details. There is also a glossary of typical Mennonite terms.
"Possibly the best book written in Pennsylvania German in recent years. Whoever wants to learn something of how the team Mennonites in Ontario live should read this book."--Michael Werner, Ober-Olm, German, Editor, Hiwwe wie Driwwe
About the Author
Isaac R. Horst, Mt. Forest, Ontario, is the most prolific Old Order Mennonite writer in Canada. He is the author of many articles and columns and of 23 other books including A Separate People.