Amish
Amish
Amish (/ˈɑːmɪʃ/; Pennsylvania German: Amisch, German: Amische) are a group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss German Anabaptist origins. They are closely related to, but distinct from, Mennonite churches. The Amish are known for simple living, plain dress, and reluctance to adopt many conveniences of modern technology.
Etymology
The name "Amish" comes from Jakob Ammann, a Swiss Anabaptist of the late 17th century, who reintroduced the practice of strict shunning (Meidung) and was thus excommunicated by the Swiss Anabaptists in 1693. Followers of Ammann became known as the "Amish".
Related Terms
- Anabaptist: A Christian movement which traces its origins to the Radical Reformation in Europe.
- Mennonite: A member of a particular Christian group belonging to the church communities of Anabaptist denominations named after Menno Simons (1496–1561) of Friesland.
- Shunning: A form of religious punishment used by various religions and church communities to punish members who violate their norms.
- Jakob Ammann: A Swiss Anabaptist leader and namesake of the Amish religious movement.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amish
- Wikipedia's article - Amish
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