| Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice Contributor(s): Roth, John D. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0836192702 ISBN-13: 9780836192704 Publisher: Herald Press (VA) OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2005 Annotation: In this short, engaging book, John D. Roth gives a brief account of what Mennonites believe. From the beginning from Anabaptist (or Mennonite) movement in the 16th century to biblical interpretation, baptism, understandings of the church, ethics, and the complex question of denominationalism, Roth provides a solid framework for ongoing conversations about faithful discipleship in the Mennonite church today. Each chapter includes "Questions for Contemporary Mennonites" for group or individual reflection. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christianity - Mennonite - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 230.97 |
| LCCN: 2004020519 |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5.24" W x 7.62" (0.48 lbs) 171 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Evangelical - Theometrics - Mainline - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ask any person randomly on the sidewalk what they know about the Mennonites and chances are their answer will include Mormons, black clothes and buggies, or general confusion. This short, engaging book gives a brief account of what Mennonites believe. From the beginnings of the Anabaptist (or Mennonite) movement in the 16th-century, to biblical interpretation, baptism, understandings of the church, ethics, and the complex question of denominationalism, John D. Roth provides a solid framework for on-going conversations about faithful discipleship in the Mennonite church today. Free downloadable study guide available here. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roth, John: - John D. Roth is a professor of history at Goshen College, where he also serves as director of the Mennonite Historical Library and editor of The Mennonite Quarterly Review. He has edited and authored several books, including Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice, Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be, Practices: Mennonite Worship and Witness and Engaging Anabaptism: Conversations with a Radical Tradition. |