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They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, but because of their ecstatic dancing, the world called them Shakers. Though they were celibate, they are the most enduring religious experiment in American history. They believed in pacifism, natural health an...

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Other Authors: Burns, Ken, 1953- (Producer, Director), McCullough, David G. (Narrator), Stechler, Amy, 1955- (Producer)
Format: Video
Language:English
Language Notes:In English.
Published: Arlington, VA : Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), 1985.
Series:The PBS Video Collection, Second Edition
Subjects:
Shakers.
Christian sects > United States.
Collective settlements > United States.
Sectes chrétiennes > États-Unis.
Communautés > États-Unis.
Christian sects.
Collective settlements.
United States.
Online media.
Documentary films.
Documentaires.
Online Access:Connect to this streaming video (Alexander Street Press)
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Summary:They called themselves the United Society of Believers in Christ's Second Appearing, but because of their ecstatic dancing, the world called them Shakers. Though they were celibate, they are the most enduring religious experiment in American history. They believed in pacifism, natural health and hygiene, and for more than 200 years insisted that their followers should strive for simplicity and perfection in everything they did. The Shakers put their 'hands to work and their hearts to God,' creating an exquisite legacy of fine furniture, glorious architecture and beautiful music that will remain and inspire long after the last Shaker is gone.
Item Description:Title from resource description page (viewed May 22, 2015).
Physical Description:1 online resource (60 min.)
Playing Time:00:59:58