Through Fire and Water: An Overview of Mennonite History

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MennoMedia, Inc., Jun 11, 2010 - Religion - 335 pages

Through Fire and Water presents the Mennonite faith story within the sweep of church history. This engaging text uses stories of men and women, peasants and pastors, heroes and rascals, to trace the radical Reformation from sixteenth-century Europe to today's global Anabaptist family. Written in an accessible and nonacademic style, this revised edition updates the story and incorporates new historical research and discoveries.

"A superbly written introduction to Anabaptist-Mennonite history in contexts ranging from Kansas to Congo."
—Perry Bush, Bluffton University

"An accessible and engaging read for those who know little about Mennonites, and also for those who think they are familiar with this complex story of faith, culture, and action."
—Marlene Epp, Conrad Grebel University College

"Captivating personal stories, set alongside an honest portrayal of the Mennonite journey."
—Doug Heidebrecht, Centre for Mennonite Brethren Studies

 

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Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments
The Apostles Build the Church
The Church Gains Power and Wealth
Reformers Shake the Church
How do you know when your church is faithful?
Anabaptism Develops in Holland
Radical Reform Comes in South Germany and Moravia
Is your life a witness to the spirit water and blood?
Building a Mennonite Commonwealth 17891850
Conflict and Renewal 18001917
War Terror and Sustaining Faith 19171990
Where does your loyalty lie?
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in Africa
Anabaptist Visions in Latin America
Notes
Do you see many members forming one body in Christ?

Finding a Home in North America 16831860
Mission and Peace 18601960
Faithful Witness in a Diverse World 1960 to Today
Photo Credits
For Further Reading
Copyright

Other editions - View all

Through Fire & Water: An Overview of Mennonite History
Harry Loewen,Steven M. Nolt,Carol Duerksen,Elwood Yoder
Snippet view - 1996
Through Fire and Water: An Overview of Mennonite History
Steven M. Nolt,Harry Loewen
No preview available - 2010

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About the author (2010)

Steven M. Nolt is professor history at Goshen (Ind.) College. He is the author or coauthor of eight other books, including Mennonites, Amish and the American Civil War (2007) and A History of the Amish (2003). He is also a coauthor of the forthcoming North America volume in the Global Mennonite History Project.

Bibliographic information

TitleThrough Fire and Water: An Overview of Mennonite History
AuthorsSteven M. Nolt, Harry Loewen
PublisherMennoMedia, Inc., 2010
ISBN0831697016, 9780831697013
Length335 pages
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