StoriesHow Mennonites Came to Be by John D. Roth |
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"This work needs to be in print...It addresses contemporary issues, and linking the past and the present is a strength of this work." - Karl Koop, Canadian Mennonite University
John D. Roth's straightforward, accessible narrative invigorates this contemporary introduction to the Mennonite story. Whether readers are new to the Mennonite community or just yearning for a fresh telling of Anabaptist origins, Stories: How Mennonites Came to Be will serve as a compact digest of the church's history for generations to come.
"Roth weaves together narrative, biography, and theology in an engaging, compelling, and sometimes provocative fashion. This book is an invitation to consider how what happened back then can illuminate the task of following Jesus now." - Jonathan Showalter, Rosedale Bible College
About the Author
John D. Roth is 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 Engaging Anabaptism: Conversations with a Radical Tradition and Beliefs: Mennonite Faith and Practice.