Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers
This book takes a look at the faith, philosophy, and way of life of the country's one remaining Shaker community. Lauber explores their spiritual and daily lives by weaving together proprietary Shaker quotations, interviews, and photographs. The result is a book that pierces many misconceptions, most notably that the Shakers and their faith are dead. Lauber places the topics of faith, community, work, and worship in the context of Shaker history and contemporary developments on the American landscape.
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Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers
This book takes a look at the faith, philosophy, and way of life of the country's one remaining Shaker community. Lauber explores their spiritual and daily lives by weaving together proprietary Shaker quotations, interviews, and photographs. The result is a book that pierces many misconceptions, most notably that the Shakers and their faith are dead. Lauber places the topics of faith, community, work, and worship in the context of Shaker history and contemporary developments on the American landscape.
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Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers

Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers

by Jeannine Lauber
Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers

Chosen Faith, Chosen Land: The Untold Story of America's 21st Century Shakers

by Jeannine Lauber

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This book takes a look at the faith, philosophy, and way of life of the country's one remaining Shaker community. Lauber explores their spiritual and daily lives by weaving together proprietary Shaker quotations, interviews, and photographs. The result is a book that pierces many misconceptions, most notably that the Shakers and their faith are dead. Lauber places the topics of faith, community, work, and worship in the context of Shaker history and contemporary developments on the American landscape.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780892728114
Publisher: Down East Books
Publication date: 12/15/2009
Pages: 200
Product dimensions: 11.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)
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