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This review is from: Moving Toward the Mainstream: 20th Century Change Among the Brethren of Eastern Pennsylvania (Paperback)
This well-researched and well-written book was a pleasant surprise for me. I was raised in the Church of the Brethren, but left it over 40 years ago. Now in reading this, I'm understanding and appreciating my heritage. The story of the Brethren, and the enormous changes they made in 100 years...the struggle to remain separate from the "world", yet to witness to the world...the questions of dress; of biblical interpretations; of love feasts and baptisms and church architecture...are well discussed and very interesting. I imagine all denominations have had to struggle with similar questions. I think this book would be enjoyed by anyone who is interested in Protestant church history. It is a MUST for all Church of the Brethren members!
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Reads like a good novel,
By Misty W "MistyMommy" (GlennSted Woods, PA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moving Toward the Mainstream: 20th Century Change Among the Brethren of Eastern Pennsylvania (Paperback)
Yes, this is a history book, but it's so much more than that. Don Fitzkee writes with a style that makes the bare facts INTERESTING. While all the pertinent facts are contained here in detail, this is written by one who is obviously a great storyteller.
Since "oral tradition" plays such a huge part in the history of religion in America as well as the current climate of most congregations not only in the Church of the Brethren, but in all other denominations as well, this book is a jewel. Every member of the Church of the Brethren should read it for sure, but those of other faith traditions will find it interesting and learn a great deal from the author's ability to tell the tale in such a way as well! Part of the message here is: Aren't we swell for recognizing the error of our ways so soon? But more than that, it's about how we can hurt one another along the way if we are not very careful and considerate and PRAYERFUL. Fitzkee doesn't take sides, but simply and beautifully tells the story of what happened so that we can all learn and learn well.
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When Mayno Hershey moved in 1929 from Ohio to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Lititz Church of the Brethren refused to accept her as a member. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Church of the Brethren, White Oak, District Conference, Philadelphia First, Atlantic Northeast District, World War, Lancaster County, Elders Body, Ministerial Board, Harrisburg First, Standing Committee, Gospel Messenger, New Testament, Holy Spirit, Lebanon County, Middle Creek, Green Tree, Brethren Service, Indian Creek, New York, Anti-Saloon League, Nevin Zuck, Pennsylvania Brethren, Southeastern Pennsylvania, United States New!
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When Mayno Hershey moved in 1929 from Ohio to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, the Lititz Church of the Brethren refused to accept her as a member. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Church of the Brethren, White Oak, District Conference, Philadelphia First, Atlantic Northeast District, World War, Lancaster County, Elders Body, Ministerial Board, Harrisburg First, Standing Committee, Gospel Messenger, New Testament, Holy Spirit, Lebanon County, Middle Creek, Green Tree, Brethren Service, Indian Creek, New York, Anti-Saloon League, Nevin Zuck, Pennsylvania Brethren, Southeastern Pennsylvania, United States New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Church of the Brethren Yesterday and Today by Donald F. Durnbaugh in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Brethren Encyclopedia (three volume set) by Donald F. Durnbaugh in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- Meet the Brethren by Donald F. (Editor) Durnbaugh in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- The Modernist Impulse in American Protestantism by William R. Hutchison in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
- American Protestantism (The Chicago history of American civilization) by Winthrop Still Hudson in Back Matter (1), and Back Matter (2)
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