Pennsylvania Dutch
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There is no Shteem-Intshein in the Bible
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Pennsylvania Deitsh, a spoken language primarily used within Amish communities, carries a rich cultural and linguistic heritage. While High German is traditionally employed for religious purposes, the Amish have embraced Pennsylvania Deitsh as their everyday language.
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I visited Yoder’s Amish farm, hoping to attend an authentic service. While the teacher couldn’t invite me, she directed me to an Amish farmer. But lost on the roads of Berlin, Ohio, and missing the key landmark of a chicken house, I ended up at an English service instead.
