Stories: How Mennonites Came to BeJohn D. Roth's straightforward, accessible narrative invigorates this contemporary introduction to the Mennonite story. Whether readers are new to the Mennonite community or just yearning for a fresh telling of Anabaptist origins, Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be will serve as a compact digest of the church's history for generations to come. Free downloadable study guide available here. |
Contents
Conflict and Renewal in the Church Tradition | 9 |
Negotiating the New World | 139 |
A New Mosaic | 165 |
Copyright | |
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