Night Preacher by Louise A. Vernon |
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This story is told through the eyes of Bettje and Jan, children of Menno Simons, who lived almost 500 years ago. Menno Simons was first a Catholic priest. As he read and studied the Bible, Menno began to understand the Christian life in a different way. Eventually he became an Anabaptist preacher. It was against the laws of that time for him to preach so Mennon's preaching was done in secret at night to small groups. Soon, Menno Simons became the leader of the Anabaptists, now known as the Mennonites. Allan Eitzen, illustrator.
"This children’s story is full of excitement and suspense."—The Church Advocate
About the Author
In her series of religious-heritage juveniles, Louise A. Vernon re-creates for children events and figures from church history in Reformation times. She has traveled in England and Germany, researching firsthand the settings for her fictionalized real-life stories.