Testing Faith And Tradition
by Lapp, John A.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-10-01
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Summary
The Anabaptist movement had its beginning in scattered places throughout Europe during the 16th century. Today these Anabaptist-descended Mennonite churches are declining in membership, but they are not without reinvigorated faith and hope.
Author Biography
John A. Lapp was professor of history for many years at Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. Later in his career, he served as Dean of Goshen (IN) College.
He is Executive Secretary Emeritus of Mennonite Central Committee, the global relief and service organization. He is Coordinator and Co-General Editor of the Global Mennonite History Series.
Table of Contents
| Foreword | vi | ||
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| Preface | vii | ||
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| I An Overview of Anabaptist-Mennonite History, 1525-1800 | 1 | (32) | |
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| II The Political, Economic, Social and Religious Context, 1789-2000. | 33 | (24) | |
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| III Mennonites in the Netherlands | 57 | (40) | |
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| IV Mennonites in Germany | 97 | (56) | |
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| V Mennonites in Switzerland | 153 | (16) | |
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| VI Mennonites in France | 169 | (12) | |
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| VII Mennonites in Russia and their Migrations | 181 | (52) | |
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| VIII Mission Efforts in Europe: New Congregations, New Questions | 233 | (22) | |
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| IX Mennonite Life in Europe: Crossing Borders | 255 | (30) | |
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| Epilogue: Looking Ahead | 285 | (6) | |
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| Appendix A: Anabaptist-Mennonite Conferences in Europe | 291 | (1) | |
| Appendix B: Chronological Chart of Anabaptist-Mennonite History | 292 | (2) | |
| Abbreviations | 294 | (2) | |
| End Notes | 296 | (8) | |
| Sidebar Credits | 304 | (2) | |
| Bibliography | 306 | (9) | |
| Index | 315 | (9) | |
| Contributors | 324 |
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