Amish – Where did they come from?

Lancaster County has the oldest Amish settlement in the nation.  Many of these people were not drawn to the land for its abundance and profitability.  The reason for them coming to the New World was to escape religious persecution. Their Roots The plain people of the county can trace their origins back to Europe.  Most [...]

Amish – Their Religious Beliefs

In the 15th and 16th centuries, the Anabaptist movement was growing in areas of Europe.  The beliefs this group adhered to was based on the early New Testament Church.  They wanted the Church to get back to fundamentals and focus back on Jesus.  The Anabaptists believed very strongly in the virgin birth of Jesus and [...]