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Through Fire and Water : An Overview of Mennonite History

by: Loewen, Harry

Through Fire and Water : An Overview of Mennonite History

by: Loewen, Harry

ISBN 13:
9780836195064
ISBN 10:
083619506X
Edition: Revised
Format: Paperback
Copyright: 06/11/2010
Publisher: Herald Pr

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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. Book jacket.

Preface and Acknowledgments	p. 9
Introduction: Ghosts and Echoes	p. 11
The Christian Heritage
The Apostles Build the Church	p. 23
The Church Gains Power and Wealth	p. 37
Reformers Shake the Church	p. 53
How do you know when your church is faithful?	p. 69
Anabaptism Emerges in Sixteenth-Century Europe
The Swiss Brethren Break with Zwingli	p. 73
Anabaptism Develops in Holland	p. 91
Radical Reform Comes in South Germany and Moravia	p. 107
Is your life a witness to the spirit, water, and blood?	p. 124
From Anabaptist to Mennonite
Searching for Peace and Prosperity, 1600-1800	p. 129
The North American Mennonite and Brethren in Christ Story
Finding a Home in North America, 1683-1860	p. 147
Mission and Peace, 1860-1960	p. 161
Faithful Witness in a Diverse World, 1960 to Today	p. 179
What does it mean for you to be a peacemaker?	p. 195
The Russian Mennonite Story
Building a Mennonite Commonwealth, 1789-1850	p. 201
Conflict and Renewal, 1800-1917	p. 217
War, Terror, and Sustaining Faith, 1917-1990	p. 233
Where does your loyalty lie?	p. 250
Anabaptism Grows Around the World
Anabaptist Witness in Asia	p. 255
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in Africa	p. 273
Anabaptist Visions in Latin America	p. 289
Do you see many members forming one body in Christ?	p. 306
Epilogue: Taking Part in God's Drama	p. 309
Maps
Christianity Spreads into Europe	p. 43
Central Europe	p. 87
Selected Cities and Towns with Mennonite Churches in the United States, Canada, and Northern Mexico	p. 182
Russian Mennonite Migrations	p. 206
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in Asia and Pacific	p. 257
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in Africa	p. 275
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in South America	p. 291
Mennonites and Brethren in Christ in Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean	p. 292
Notes	p. 313
Photo Credits	p. 321
Index	p. 323
For Further Reading	p. 333
The Authors	p. 335
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Through Fire and Water : An Overview of Mennonite History

Through Fire and Water : An Overview of Mennonite History

9780836195064

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