Tobias of the AmishA true story of tangled strands in faith, family and community by Ervin R. Stutzman |
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Tobias of the Amish grew out of Ervin R. Stutzman’s loving desire to know his father, an Amish entrepreneur. The quest was daunting, since Tobias died in a car accident when Ervin was three. Through interviewing people in the communities where the family had lived and family members, Ervin paints this fictionalized but true story of Tobias J. Stutzman. In the search process he also learned about his faith heritage and about himself.
"A true-to-life story of family, hope, and faith under trial." --Ronald J. Sider, Living Like Jesus"Tobias of the Amish is more than the author’s labor of love. It is a meticulously researched and carefully written narrative that documents not only the life of his father, but accurately details Amish life." —Richard Stevick, Messiah College
"This gripping biographical drama peels off layers of four generations of Amish family and religious life in small mid-western communities. Tobias of the Amish should inspire each reader to seek meaning in the tangled strands of one’s own past."--Carolyn C. Wenger, Lancaster Mennonite Historical Society
About the Author
Ervin R. Stutzman, Harrisonburg, Virginia, is Dean of Eastern Mennonite Seminary and a preacher, teacher and writer. His publications include Creating Communities of the Kingdom (co-authored with David Shenk) and Welcome!