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Religion, Pain, and the Body: Agency in the Life of an Old Colony Mennonite Woman.

Authors :
Fast, Kerry L.
Source :
Journal of Mennonite Studies. 2004, Vol. 22, p103-129. 27p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The article focuses on the religion, family background and life of Tiena Wolfe, an Old Colony Mennonite woman in Ontario. Wolfe was appreciative to the Old Colony Church for their support of her all endeavors and combating her husband's abuse. It cites that her initiative remove between Jemeent and the Old Colony religious life. The main goal of the article is to address domestic violence among Old Church members and its effect into the Canadian society. It also explores how she remained strong despite the domestic violence and the dialectical relationship complexity within the Old Colony religious tradition.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08245053
Volume :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Mennonite Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
38312786