How to Find Out About the Bruderhof
Bruderhof is a Christian community which was founded in 1920 by Eberhard Arnold in Germany.
The idea behind establishing Bruderhof community was to organize people, who strictly adhered to the values Jesus introduced.
Bruderhof has now grown into an international communal movement of families and singles, who are striving to change their life according to what Christianity told them and put into practice the commandments sent by God.
Like the early Christians, the Bruderhof had a habit of inviting anyone who wanted to commit to a lifestyle Jesus loved. In the early days, the people affiliated with Bruderhof cared for everyone and often got involved in charity work. However, the community has now expanded itself to several countries.
Instructions
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Read books on Bruderhof communities. Although you can find lots of people claiming to know something about Bruderhof communities, the best will be to have a look at books that focus on the history of Bruderhof.
There are several books on the subject and can be accessed through libraries and renowned book stores . Read books extensively and try to compare the history of Bruderhof with other historic faiths and sects of Christianity. -
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Learn about the beliefs of Bruderhof community and the values they practice within their families and circles, by mixing with them. You will find many interesting facts and customs that the community has been following since its establishment years ago. The members of Bruderhof community cannot serve in the army or any other armed forces, as they think war is inhuman and getting involved in any act leading to violence and bloodshed is wrong.
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Bruderhof communities do not believe in economic and social division as they think it leads to violence and wars.
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Read online sources. You can find literally hundreds of free online source on the Internet. You do not need to go to a store in person and buy a book on Bruderhof, as you have free material at your disposal.
Use Google search to find out whatever you want to know about this community and its beliefs. Wikipedia, which is considered to be the one stop shop for information on any topic, features an article about Bruderhof community. -
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Get your hands on translated German literature. Since Bruderhof community was founded in Germany, there is a lot of material on the community in German language. If you are having trouble finding English versions of German material, you can search online books. Although online translation is not a substitute for manual translation, it can help you get essential information.
