Why are they called “Amish“ & “Mennonite“? (Anabaptist story in brief)

Where do the names “Amish“ & “Mennonite“ come from? We take a brief look at the founders of these two groups, and the larger Anabaptist story. My name is Erik Wesner and I’m not Amish. Back in 2004, I met the Amish while selling books. Since then, I’ve visited 5,000 Amish homes & dozens of Amish communities. My book on Amish business, Success Made Simple: An Inside Look at Why Amish Businesses Thrive, was published in 2010. I run the Amish America website: Image credits: Jakob Ammann drawing by Mike Atnip Don Burke (), Jim Halverson, Tauferhohle cave: Jakob Ammann/Hans Reist wood carving by Aaron Zook Old Lancaster Amish photo: Russ Glasson () Sources: Grounded Upon God’s Word: The Life and Labors of Jakob Ammann by Andrew V. Ste. Marie & Mike Atnip. A History of the Amish: Third Edition by Steven M. Nolt