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Gathering at the Hearth
Stories Mennonites Tell
Langbeschreibung
In biblical tradition collective memory shapes the character and values of people. These 28 stories reveal Mennonites' core values, who they are and want to be. Here you can read about peacemaking Native Americans, pioneer life, revolution in Russia, migration, optimistic David Toews, Annie Funk and the Titanic, a near hanging in Kansas, Orie Miller, dismantling racism, Emma Richards and Marilyn Miller, Peter Dyck, Mesach Krisetya, a new search for Clayton Kratz, and more.Mennonites from varied backgrounds and experiences tell their stories. Ordinary people draw together in heart and mind, sharing events that mark their life and faith showing how God works in extraordinary ways. 224 Pages.
John E. Sharp teaches history at Hesston (Kansas) College. He has served as director of the Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee and Archives in Goshen, Indiana. Sharp received a bachelor's degree in communication from Goshen College and a master of divinity from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He is author of the centennial history of Hesston College.
ISBN-13:
9780836191615
Veröffentl:
2001
Erscheinungsdatum:
01.06.2001
Seiten:
224
Autor:
John E Sharp
Gewicht:
288 g
Format:
216x140x12 mm
Sprache:
Englisch
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