A concise overview of convictions and events that led to the formation of Christian Public Service during the early 1950s. This booklet tells of the challenges faced by conscientious objectors beginning with World War I and the intent of the 1-W service program as well as Preparatory Class. 48 pages; paper.
This booklet contains a transcript of the speakers’ comments at the special commemoration service held prior to the 2009 Annual Meeting. Valuable from both a historical and inspirational perspective, this booklet will be of interest to many. 32 pages; paper.
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.
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.
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 historical account of Anabaptists in colonial America, this booklet illustrates how nonresistance was lived out in a setting that was turbulent and dangerous.
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.
This history of the church is readable and comprehensive. It tells the story of the people who truly have sought to follow Christ and His teachings from the days of the early church to our time. The four sections chronicle the story of apostasy and the rise of state churches, persecution of true Christians through the ages, migration from Europe to North America, and the formation of our church as we know it today. 232 pages; paperback.