Complete Writings of Menno Simons /Out of Print [Hardcover]

J. C. Wenger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0836113535 | ISBN-13: 978-0836113532 | Publication Date: June 1, 1956

This edition is now out of print.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1090 pages
• Publisher: Herald Press (June 1, 1956)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0836113535
• ISBN-13: 978-0836113532
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 2.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good book on the writings of an early Anabaptist leader., March 31, 1998

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This review is from: Complete Writings of Menno Simons /Out of Print (Hardcover)

This book edited by J. C. Wenger's contains a new translations of Menno Simons' writings and is worthwhile reading for those looking to understand the Anabaptist-Mennonite view of Christianity. Another book by Bro. Wenger, "Introduction to Theology", is also a good source book on Mennonites. This book is again in print.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The standard translation of Anabaptist leader's work, July 19, 2002

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Samuel Steiner (Waterloo, ON Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Writings of Menno Simons /Out of Print (Hardcover)

The Complete Writings of Menno Simons is the standard English translation of Menno Simons' work. Menno Simons was the 16th century Dutch Anabaptist leader from whom modern day Mennonites derive their name. Menno's work is doctrinal and theologically apologetic, as he generally was writing in defense of Mennonite thought against other Reformation era groups. This book would be one of the foundational books for Mennonite and Amish groups today, particularly those of a more conservative bent. The translator was a Reformed theologian well qualified to undertake 16th century texts; the editor, J.C. Wenger, was a long-time theologian in the Mennonite Church, and professor at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless quality, August 18, 2006

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Climacus (Louisiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Complete Writings of Menno Simons /Out of Print (Hardcover)

I am growing more and more sympathetic to the Anabaptist movement, thanks in large part to this book, which I have continually come back to read as a primary reference. Simons represented the best in Anabaptist thought, matched only by Balthazar Hubmaier, the movement's other major theologian.

I would recommend Simons' Complete Writings for a simple reason. Some writers have a timeless quality about their work. Though they may have written during a time and context completely different from our own, somehow their 'voice' or message seems as contemporary and as relevant as things written in our own day. If you ever read something by Augustine, such as his confessions, you may understand what I'm talking about. Its the same with Simons. When I read him, I am not painfully aware that he wrote almost 500 years ago. Rather, I feel like I am in dialogue with a contemporary theologian. In this expansive work, the relevance of what Simons writes varies, but on the whole, the work is remarkably lucid.

At a time in history when the Christian right in America (with whom I identify at least in part) is progressively taking on a Constantinian form of Christendom (which I do not identify with), and seems to endlessly embark on belligerant crusades across the globe, Simons' message of a non-violent, communal, self-denying faith in Christ, is desperately needed.