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Dexter Van Zile

3.0 out of 5 stars Not an effective overview or introduction

Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2008

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This book is promoted as an introduction and a popular history to Mennonite History, but Chapter Two (titled "Anabaptist Origins") fails to provide a lucid chronology of its subject matter. It starts off well enough, describing the roots of Anabaptism, but then veers off into a discussion of how previous historians addressed important themes of Anabaptist history. This discussion incomprehensible to outsiders new to the subject.

Its introduction of the Schleitheim Conference -- which apparently is an important aspect of Anabaptist history -- is clearly geared toward people who already know what happened at this conference. People reading a popular history or introduction should not need to surf the 'net to find out what the book is talking about.

People who looking for a thorough introduction that does not assume prior knowledge on the part of the reader should go elsewhere. This book does not meet the requirements of an introduction or popular history.

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Jean

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT book!

Reviewed in the United States on February 4, 2018

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Loved reading this book - easy to understand the History of the Annabaptists in Germany and Switzerland who came to America.. It's a thick book but worth the time to read.

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Bruce Hart

1.0 out of 5 stars Boring

Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2017

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I found the writing boring and without any style and could not get further that 20 pages.

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J. Breneman

5.0 out of 5 stars Thoghrough and Lively

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2007

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Not challenging to read at all. Full of very informative and enlightening historical information in a lively context. Complete with references, accurate datings, the stories and challenges of the very first anabaptists and through the 20th century, how the church(es) have grown, political situations and MORE!

You can appreciate the work put into this.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2018

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This book was interesting.

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Cole Mellinger

5.0 out of 5 stars This helped me understand the roots of my faith, ...

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2016

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This helped me understand the roots of my faith, as well as the faith that my ancestors possessed. Encoraged for all people interested ina solid intorduction in Mennonite and anabaptist origins and history.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2017

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It's not bad. Very detailed. Very informative!

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W. Brandon

5.0 out of 5 stars History of the Mennonite

Reviewed in the United States on June 12, 2013

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I bought this book for a friend who recently moved to PA from the west, she loves the book and is so thankful that I found it for her. Thanks!

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stevenhorr

4.0 out of 5 stars Thorough, Helpful, Illuminating

Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2015

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This is a good, fairly engaging, and thoroughly researched book on Mennonite history. As someone with Mennonite ancestry, I found this book helpful for learning about the history of the anabaptists, from its early years in Europe to its current forms throughout the world, as well as for understanding the basic ideals and beliefs of the Mennonites. I recommend this book for anyone with a genuine interest in the subject, and it does require some patience as it can be dry at times.

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