Author

Publication

1975 - Board of Christian Literature, General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches, Fresno, USA, California

Language

English

Word Count

128,250 words, Guess

Page Count

513 pages

Physical Format

Paperback

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC289.7/3
  • LCCBX8129.B7 T63

Description

This book portrays the story of the Mennonite Brethren: their Anabaptist roots and backgrounds, beginnings and expansion in Russia. Following immigration to the U.S.A. and Canada, new congregations were organized here. Various institutions and aspects of conference life are outlined and analyzed. Finally, the missionary outreach is summarized. Portraits, maps and tables illustrate the text. Each chapter blends the general with the particular, the abstract with the concrete. The author, John A. Toews, is aware of the political, social and cultural forces that have influenced the life and witness of the church. He has maintained a balance between historical objectivity and personal conviction. The Board of Christian Literature of the U.S. and Canadian Conferences of Mennonite Brethren Churches was commissioned to oversee the writing of this history, which was published in 1975. The scanned version is the 2nd printing, released in 1982.

Subjects

Topics

RussiaHistoryMennoniteMennonitesNorth AmericaChurch historyMennonite Brethren

Other Editions

  • A History of the Mennonite Brethren Church: Pilgrims and PioneersPaperbackBoard of Christian Literature, General Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches1975-01-01

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