A session of the 1959 General Conference was dedicated to a centennial observance of the founding of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. Numerous speakers addressed the development of the church from various aspects. 40 pages; paper.
A book describing the lineage of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, from the time of Christ and the apostles to the present. Many quotations from other writers are used to establish the teachings, holy lives, and martyrdom of the believers through the ages. The Waldenses, Anabaptists, and many other groups held to the truth in their time. The book ends with a challenge to keep the faith in the times in which we live. 208 pages; paper.
These two writings from Menno Simons have been newly translated from the earliest surviving Dutch text of his work and exemplify his early writing style. 71 pages; hardcover.
A compilation of writings and information from the life of John Holdeman and the early history of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. This book has two parts. Part One tells of John Holdeman as a farmer, as an author, and as a traveling evangelist. It also tells of the establishing of the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, on the old foundation. Part Two contains many of Holdeman’s writings which were not in print, many of which have recently been translated into English. 531 pages; paper.
Abridgment by John Horsch; biography by Harold S. Bender. This is a reprint of the 1936 book, written for the 400-year observance of Menno Simons’ conversion from Catholicism. The first half is the biography; excerpts from his writings follow. 112 pages; paper.
A biblical study of the doctrine of nonresistance. This book is divided into three parts: “Old Testament Foundations,” “New Testament Principles,” and “Practical Aspects.” The last section, “Practical Aspects,” is thought-provoking and applies the doctrine of nonresistance to everyday life. A foundational teaching of the Christian’s conscientious objection to war is included. 186 pages; paperback.
A Mennonite view of the American Revolution. This book takes place more than 200 years ago in Pennsylvania during the American Revolution. It tells of the ridicule, injury, loss of crops and other material things that Mennonites endured during this time. The perspective of history offered in this book and the effects of nonresistance is seldom considered today. 224 pages; paperback.