What book do Amish follow?

The Bible
The Bible. The Bible is the sacred text of the Amish people. The Amish interpret the Bible literally and directly in many cases, which explains certain aspects of their lifestyle.

What are some good Amish books to read?

Best Sellers in Amish & Mennonite Fiction

1. #1. Their Christmas Miracle: Amish Romance.
2. #2. The Christmas Sister.
3. #3. A Surprising Amish Christmas: Amish…
4. #4. The Christmas Toymaker.
5. #5. The Nanny’s Christmas Decision.
6. #6. Beginning.
7. #7. The Christmas Cards (The Complete Series):…
8. #8. Christmas at Rose Hill Farm: An Amish Love…

Are Amish not allowed to read books?

Yet illiteracy is virtually nonexistent in Amish settlements. Without television and computers, they read more than most Americans. Suzanne Woods Fisher is an author of fiction and nonfiction books about the Old Order Amish for Revell.

What is the Amish lifestyle?

The Amish are a traditionalist Christian based community with a common lifestyle: simple living, plain dress, and no technology. I had the incredible opportunity to get to know a family and live with the Amish for one week.

Do the Amish have their own Bible?

In Old Order Amish services, scripture is either read or recited from the German translation of Martin Luther. Church services are conducted in a mixture of Standard German (or ‘Bible Dutch’) and Pennsylvania German. Amish ministers and deacons are selected by lot out of a group of men nominated by the congregation.

Who is the best Amish author?

The following is a list of authors who have written Amish fiction, inspirational books that often include romances and that feature Amish communities and characters.

• Carrie Bender.
• Wanda E. Brunstetter.
• Linda Byler.
• Barbara Cameron.
• Linda Castillo.
• Vannetta Chapman.
• Mindy Starns Clark.
• Amy Clipston.

What Bible does the Amish use?

In Old Order Amish services, scripture is either read or recited from the German translation of Martin Luther. Worship is followed by lunch and socializing. Church services are conducted in a mixture of Standard German (or ‘Bible Dutch’) and Pennsylvania German.