The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Founder Jakob Ammann

The founder of the Amish, Jakob Ammann, was an Anabaptist from Switzerland who led the Amish movement. He lived during the 17th century and promoted a very literal translation of the bible. More and more people began to follow his beliefs which later carried onto the Amish community we know today.

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