The Waterloo Mennonites

The Waterloo Mennonites: A Community in Paradox – Hardcover | J. Winfield Fretz

Discover the rich cultural and social history of Ontario’s Mennonite community with The Waterloo Mennonites: A Community in Paradox by renowned scholar J. Winfield Fretz. This authoritative hardcover book is a landmark sociological study that explores the unique identity of Mennonites in Waterloo County, revealing how a community deeply rooted in tradition continues to adapt to change.

Based on decades of research and firsthand engagement, Fretz examines the paradoxes of Mennonite life, including the balance between faith and modernity, rural simplicity and urban growth, and conservative values alongside progressive change. The book provides detailed insight into Amish and Russian Mennonite migrations, internal religious divisions, and the vital roles of farming, education, mutual aid, and community life.

This collectible hardcover edition features gold-embossed lettering on a textured brown cover, offering both durability and classic elegance. It is an excellent addition to any personal or academic library.

Book Details:

• Hardcover

• 391 pages

• Approx. size: 16 × 23.5 × 2.5 cm

• Weight: 1004 g

Ideal for:

• Canadian history enthusiasts

• Sociologists and religious studies scholars

• Mennonite and Anabaptist history collectors

• Readers interested in faith-based and rural communities

A compelling and insightful work, The Waterloo Mennonites: A Community in Paradox offers a rare and thoughtful window into one of Canada’s most influential religious communities.

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