A Third Wayby Paul M. Lederach |
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Paul M. Lederach sets forth in simple terms some of the key affirmations of the Mennonite faith. He presents the radical departure it takes from commonly held notions about Jesus, the nature of the kingdom, the church, and salvation.
"A Third Way begins where Anabaptist faith does - with the centrality of Jesus Christ. Lederach is not only concerned with the birth, death, and resurrection of Jesus, but also his life, work and teachings...
"Frankly, I believe this book (in contrast with popular Christian teachings) should be a required study resource in adult classes in every Mennonite congregation. I find many Mennonites drinking from other wells, not even realizing they are departing from the biblical teachings that are a part of their own heritage....
"And I would urge persons in the Anabaptist tradition to share this book with their non-Mennonite friends. Many Christians are looking for a third way. I urge Mennonites not to keep their biblical insights under a basket, but to share their understandings with Christians from other backgrounds."
--From the foreword, by Tom Sine, author of The Mustard Seed Conspiracy
About the Author
Paul M. Lederach is a Mennonite pastor and a long-time leader in Christian education for the Mennonite Church.