| The Secret Church Contributor(s): Vernon, Louise (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836117832 ISBN-13: 9780836117837 Publisher: Herald Press (VA) OUR PRICE: $10.79 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1975 Annotation: Louise A. Vernon recounts the story of the Anabaptists during the Reformation. The main characters are two teenage boys who are cousins and a teenage girl whose mother is dead and whose father is the most hated man in the community. This story is about their involvement in a church considered heretical. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Fiction | Religious - Christian - Historical - Juvenile Fiction | Historical - Europe |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 67015988 |
| Series: Louise A. Vernon Religious Heritage |
| Physical Information: 0.32" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" (0.38 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Religious Orientation - Christian - Topical - Home Schooling |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Anabaptists are a small group of Christians who believe that everyone is a priest and should be able to study the Bible. They refuse to baptize their babies, and instead baptize adults on a confession of faith in Christ. Because of these heretical acts they are persecuted and sometimes put in prison. Richard lives in Germany and is caught up with the Anabaptists when his cousin Otto shows up seeking refuge. Richard needs help to hide Otto, but can he trust his friend Trudi? Her father hates the Anabaptists and wants to get rid of the whole movement! Join Richard as he helps his family, runs from guards, meets the legendary Menno Simons, and decides for himself whether he too wants to join the secret church. |
Contributor Bio(s): Vernon, Louise: - Louise A. Vernon was born in Coquille, Oregon. As children, her grandparents crossed the Great Plains in covered wagons. After graduating from Willamette University, she studied music and creative writing, which she taught in the San Jose public schools. |