Becoming Anabaptist
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Author | : J. Denny Weaver |
Publisher | : MennoMedia, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 264 |
Release | : 1987-05-09 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0836197712 |
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When Becoming Anabaptist appeared in 1987, it was the first major study to incorporate the new history of multiple beginnings and a diverse Anabaptism into a synthesis of meanings for the late 20th century. J. Denny Weaver’s attempt was welcomed and widely acclaimed by scholars and by church leaders alike. In this second edition, Weaver provides a “masterful treatment of his beloved Anabaptist vision” (William Willimon, in the Foreword).
Author | : Harold S. Bender |
Publisher | : MennoMedia, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 29 |
Release | : 1960 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0836197224 |
Download The Anabaptist Vision Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The Anabaptist Vision, given as a presidential address before the American Society of Church History in 1943, has become a classic essay. In it, Harold S. Bender defines the spirit and purposes of the original Anabaptists. Three major points of emphasis are: the transformation of the entire way of life of the individual to the teachings and example of Christ, voluntary church membership based upon conversion and commitment to holy living, and Christian love and nonresistance applied to all human relationships.
Author | : Thomas N. Finger |
Publisher | : InterVarsity Press |
Total Pages | : 610 |
Release | : 2010-02-26 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780830878901 |
Download A Contemporary Anabaptist Theology Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
In this comprehensive volume Thomas N. Finger takes on the formidable task of making explicit the often implicit theology of the Anabaptist movement and then presenting, for the sake of the welfare of the whole contemporary Christian church, his own constructive theology. In the first part Finger tells the story of the development of Anabaptist thought, helping the reader grasp both the unifying and diverse elements in that theological tradition. In the second and third parts Finger considers in more detail the major themes essential to Anabaptist theology, first considering the historic views and then presenting his own constructive effort. Within the Anabaptist perspective Finger offers a theology that highlights the three dimensions of its salvific center: the communal, the personal and the missional. The themes taken up in the final part form what Finger identifies as the convictional framework of that center; namely, Christology, anthropology and eschatology. This book is a landmark contribution of Anabaptist theology for the whole church in biblical, historical and contemporary context.
Author | : Stuart Murray |
Publisher | : MennoMedia, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 204 |
Release | : 2015-10-20 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0836199847 |
Download The Naked Anabaptist Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Click here to read the introduction to The Naked Anabaptist. In churches and kitchens and neighborhood centers across the world, communities of Jesus-followers are crafting a vision of radical service, simple living, and commitment to peace. Many are finding a home in a Christian tradition almost five centuries old: Anabaptism. Who are the Anabaptists? What do they believe? Where did they come from? What makes them different from other Christians? And can you become an Anabaptist without leaving your own church? Follow Stuart Murray as he peels back the layers to reveal the core convictions of Anabaptist Christianity, a way of following Jesus that challenges, disturbs, and inspires. Glimpse an alternative to nationalistic, materialistic, individualistic Christian faith. If you are seeking a community of authentic discipleship, heartfelt worship, sacrificial service, and radical peacemaking, consider this your invitation. This new edition features: Voices and stories from North America and the global church. Updated and expanded definition and discussion of Christendom. Updated resource section. Free downloadable study guide available here.
Author | : Gerald J. Mast |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 146 |
Release | : 2009 |
Genre | : Political Science |
ISBN | : |
Download Defenseless Christianity Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Entering a field of ongoing controversy, this book dares to offer a new model for understanding Anabaptism--defenseless Christianity. The authors contend that an Anabaptism defined as defenseless Christianity should be seen as a nonviolent Christian movement.
Author | : Insung Jeon |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 206 |
Release | : 2022-03-18 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1666707902 |
Download Dirk Philips, A Sixteenth-Century Dutch Anabaptist Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
The purpose of this book is to shed light on the thought of Dirk Philips, who was a Mennonite leader in the sixteenth century, and to argue that his various doctrines, including his Christology, ecclesiology, soteriology, and anthropology, are interrelated with his view of the visible church. This book explains that Dirk Philips’ view of the visible church is much closer to the ecclesiology of Augustine’s tradition rather than to the ecclesiology of the Donatists’ tradition. Although Dirk Philips had excellent theological abilities and he was a leader who made a significant contribution to the development of the Mennonites camp, he did not receive much attention in the study of Anabaptists, and there has not been much research on this sixteenth-century Mennonite leader. Thus, this book will help you discover a great sixteenth-century leader who has been forgotten in church history. Is it true that the Radical Reformers are disciples of Donatus, that the Anabaptists thought that the failed believers cannot be forgiven because the church is a gathering of pure souls? This book will probe the idea that the Radical Reformation is closer to the ecclesiology of Augustine’s tradition than to the ecclesiology of the Donatists’ tradition.
Author | : Andrew Klager |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 434 |
Release | : 2015-10-23 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1498273289 |
Download From Suffering to Solidarity Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
As experiences of suffering continue to influence the responses of identity groups in the midst of violent conflict, a way to harness their narratives, stories, memories, and myths in transformative and nonviolent ways is needed. From Suffering to Solidarity explores the historical seeds of Mennonite peacebuilding approaches and their application in violent conflicts around the world. The authors in this book first draw out the experiences of Anabaptists and Mennonites from the sixteenth-century origins through to the present that have shaped their approaches to conflict transformation and inspired new generations of Mennonites to engage in relief, development, and peacebuilding to alleviate the suffering of others whose experiences today reflect those of their ancestors. Authors then explore the various peacebuilding approaches, methods, and initiatives that have emerged from this Mennonite narrative and its preservation and dissemination in subsequent generations. Finally, the book examines how this combined historical sensitivity and resulting peacebuilding theory and practice have been applied in violent conflicts around the world, noting both successes and challenges. Ultimately, From Suffering to Solidarity attempts to answer a question: How can a robust historical infrastructure be used to inspire empathetic solidarity with the Other and shape nonviolent ways of transforming conflict to thrust a stick in the spokes of the cycle of violence?
Author | : Walfred J. Fahrer |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 129 |
Release | : 2005-02-23 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 1597520950 |
Download Building on the Rock Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Two visions of church have dominated Christianity for centuries. The sacramental view centers on celebration of sacred rites, and the instructional view on proclamation of the Scriptures. A third vision - the church as a committed community of faith - has been preserved among persecuted believers known as Anabaptists and Mennonites. These people choose costly commitment to Christ and his way of suffering love. They follow the path of discipleship in community and open themselves to the counsel of fellow church members. Their highest authority is the kingdom of God and Jesus Christ, whom they serve through obedience to the Scriptures. With a spirituality of nonviolence, compassion, and servanthood, they invite all people to know and follow Christ. Today many see the Christian church as hypocritical and irrelevant. Wealth, mobility, and individualism tempt Mennonites themselves to give up a common life. Yet the vision of church as a true community of faith offers hope for renewal. This book helps to reclaim core themes of a biblical and Mennonite vision of being church together. Here is a challenge for longtime Mennonites and for disciples of all backgrounds.
Author | : William R. Estep |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 354 |
Release | : 1996 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 9780802808868 |
Download The Anabaptist Story Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Four hundred seventy years ago the Anabaptist movement was launched with the inauguration of believer's baptism and the formation of the first congregation of the Swiss Brethren in Zurich, Switzerland. This standard introduction to the history of Anabaptism by noted church historian William R. Estep offers a vivid chronicle of the rise and spread of teachings and heritage of this important stream in Christianity. This third edition of The Anabaptist Story has been substantially revised and enlarged to take into account the numerous Anabaptist sources that have come to light in the last half-century as well as the significant number of monographs and other scholarly works on Anabaptist themes that have recently appeared. Estep challenges a number of assumptions held by contemporary historians and offers fresh insights into the Anabaptist movement.
Author | : Menno Simons |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 766 |
Release | : 1871 |
Genre | : Mennonites |
ISBN | : |
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