Anabaptist Essentials
Ten Signs of a Unique Christian Faith
by Palmer Becker
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Pub Date Mar 07 2017 | Archive Date Mar 14 2017
Description
What is the essence of Anabaptism?
Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces readers to the key convictions and practices of Anabaptism, the Christian tradition of the Amish, Mennonites, and Brethren in Christ. From the believers within a sixteenth-century movement to those today who try to follow Jesus, create community, and practice peace, Anabaptists have a rich witness to offer the wider world. Designed for study by small groups and for use as a resource for Christian formation and conversation, this clear, readable guide to what makes Anabaptism unique will equip readers to live out a more radical commitment to Jesus.
Jesus. Community. Reconciliation. These sum up the core values of Anabaptist faith and life, writes pastor Palmer Becker in this concise new resource. In Anabaptist Essentials, Becker introduces readers to the key convictions and practices of Anabaptism, the Christian tradition of the Amish, Mennonites, and Brethren in Christ. From the believers within a sixteenth-century movement to those today who try to follow Jesus, create community, and practice peace, Anabaptists have a rich witness to offer the wider world. Designed for study by small groups and for use as a resource for Christian formation and conversation, this clear, readable guide to what makes Anabaptism unique will equip readers to live out a more radical commitment to Jesus.
A Note From the Publisher
- Concise outline of ten core values of Anabaptist faith
- Brief introduction to Christian history in general and Anabaptist history in particular
- Stories of church communities living out their faith
- Helpful graphics to illustrate points
- Useful for baptism instruction and new members' classes
- Discussion questions designed for small groups and Christian education classes
- Brief introduction to Christian history in general and Anabaptist history in particular
- Stories of church communities living out their faith
- Helpful graphics to illustrate points
- Useful for baptism instruction and new members' classes
- Discussion questions designed for small groups and Christian education classes
Advance Praise
"A straightforward overview of the similarities and differences of Anabaptism with other forms of Christianity, Anabaptist Essentials will be useful for every Anabaptist church leader in discussing what it means to be an Anabaptist Christian church today, even or especially in diverse cultural contexts."--Arli Klassen, Mennonite World Conference staff
"Anabaptist Essentials is a significant contribution for those wishing to be engaged in the mission of the church. It is very accessible and well organized, gracious in acknowledgment of the contributions of other denominations, and offers excellent discussion questions, all in a voice that is invitational and winsome."--Ron Mathies, former executive director of Mennonite Central Committee
"The theologian Palmer Becker has a lovely phrase to describe the Mennonite way. . . .It's hard to explain to an outsider how seriously the Mennonites take these three things: Jesus, community, and reconciliation."--Malcom Gladwell, Revisionist History podcast
"Anabaptist Essentials is a significant contribution for those wishing to be engaged in the mission of the church. It is very accessible and well organized, gracious in acknowledgment of the contributions of other denominations, and offers excellent discussion questions, all in a voice that is invitational and winsome."--Ron Mathies, former executive director of Mennonite Central Committee
"The theologian Palmer Becker has a lovely phrase to describe the Mennonite way. . . .It's hard to explain to an outsider how seriously the Mennonites take these three things: Jesus, community, and reconciliation."--Malcom Gladwell, Revisionist History podcast
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781513800417 |
| PRICE | $12.99 (USD) |
