{"product_id":"the-yellow-deli-people-untangling-eliyahu-ben-david-9798278161455","title":"The Yellow Deli People Untangling the World of the Twelve Tribes","description":"\u003cp\u003eStep inside one of the most unusual and talked-about intentional communities in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor decades, the \u003cb\u003eTwelve Tribes\u003c\/b\u003e-known to many as \u003ci\u003ethe Yellow Deli people\u003c\/i\u003e-have fascinated outsiders with their simple living, communal lifestyle, and distinct interpretation of the Bible. Yet just as often, they have sparked confusion, controversy, and passionate debate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book provides a clear, accessible, and deeply informative look at the beliefs, daily life, history, and inner workings of the Twelve Tribes community. Drawing from detailed research and community accounts, it explores: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow the movement began\u003c\/b\u003e in the 1970s and spread across the United States and beyond\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheir spiritual teachings\u003c\/b\u003e, rooted in a literal reading of the Old and New Testaments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat daily life looks like\u003c\/b\u003e inside Twelve Tribes communities-from shared meals to work, worship, childcare, and festivals\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheir emphasis on simplicity\u003c\/b\u003e, sustainability, handmade craftsmanship, and communal responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEducation, relationships, marriage, and family structure\u003c\/b\u003e inside the community\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeadership, governance, and decision-making\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTheir outreach efforts\u003c\/b\u003e through the well-known Yellow Deli cafés\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe challenges, rewards, and tensions\u003c\/b\u003e that come with communal life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe controversies and criticisms\u003c\/b\u003e that have shaped the group's public image\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than offering a one-sided portrayal, this book brings together the movement's ideals, practices, and internal worldview-alongside the concerns, questions, and experiences voiced by former members and observers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a researcher, a spiritual seeker, or simply curious about alternative communities, \u003cb\u003eThe Yellow Deli People: Untangling the World of the Twelve Tribes\u003c\/b\u003e offers a balanced and comprehensive guide into a world unlike any other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Eliyahu Ben David\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798278161455\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/10\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 86\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.18d","brand":"Eliyahu Ben David","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48623548563711,"sku":"9798278161455","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-yellow-deli-people-untangling-eliyahu-ben-david-9798278161455","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}