Author: STEPHENSON, PETER H.
Title: The Hutterian People: Ritual and Rebirth in the Evolution of Communal Life
Description: USA: Service, 1991. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0819179868. 272 pages. Bibliography. Index. "The Hutterian Brethren are the most successful example of communal society historically known. Although their numbers have fluctuated widely mainly due to persecution and migration over the past 465 years, with the exception of several brief lapses into collective apostasy, they have sustained a communal existence throught that period." - Prologue. Former library copy with relatively few markings and very light wear to maroon boards lettered in gilt. Binding tight. No dust jacket, apparently as issued. A quality copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Hutterites, Hutterian Brethren, Anabaptists. Good .

Keywords: 0819179868 Religion