John's hand fell limply against the postcard that had just come in the mail. "War Department," he read. There was no question; he was being called into military duty.
"Recruits, form a double line!"
"Only enlisted men on the train walkway!"
"Begin boarding!"
"God go with you, son," were…

This fantastic book summarizes the most important events in Christian history--from the time of Jesus to today--in 12 easy chapters. This bestselling book presents key events and people every Christian should know, time lines, worksheets, websites, photos, maps and illustrations. A leader's guide makes this book an excellent study for…

Cathedrals, Castles, and Caves follows the timeline from Christ to the birth of Anabaptism. Catch a glimpse of why men such as Felix Manz and Conrad Grebel were willing to lay down their lives for a Kingdom that was greater than any earthly empire. Discover the real reason they were…

An overview of Mennonite history suitable for use in school.
Reformers, self-styled prophets, teachers, preachers, and common folk come alive in this fast-paced history. Through Fire and Water is a popularized, yet accurate look at Mennonites.
Includes stories, photos, maps, and cartoons. In addition, brief essays invite reflection on such…

Is history constantly repeating itself, or is civilization evolving toward a final resolution?
It depends on whom you ask.
The Meaning of History is a concise yet absorbing look at the meaning of history as interpreted by major historians and philosophers including Immanuel Kant, Georg Hegel, and the often-misunderstood Karl…

"A young man who wishes to remain a sound Atheist cannot be too careful of his reading. There are traps everywhere . . . God is, if I may say it, very unscrupulous." This book is not an autobiography. It is not a confession. It is, however, certainly one of the most beautiful…

The dramatic autobiography of one of China's dedicated, courageous, and intensely persecuted house church leaders. This is the gripping story of how God took a young, half-starved boy from a poor village in Henan province and placed him on the front line for Jesus, in the face of impossible…

A beautifully revised edition of the classic world history for children.
Now more than ever, our children need to learn about the people who live all around the world. This engaging guide to other lands weaves world history into a storybook format. Designed as a read-aloud project for parents and…

Isobel Miller gave up God for worldly pursuits. But as graduation approached and her engagement was broken, she questioned that decision. God heard her prayers and reached out to her. She dedicated her life to missionary service in China.

Undoubtedly the largest and most thorough history of the Amish people, it covers the full sweep from 17th Century Switzerland to the present. The past is very much alive with Leroy Beachy's story telling format and hundreds of superb illustrations. This mini encyclopedia is the result of over 20 years…

What happens when a nineteen-year-old boy heads into the jungles to evangelize a murderous tribe of South American Indians? For Bruce Olson it meant capture and torture, but what he discovered revolutionized the world of missions.

Here is the story of a people and a faith told with the authority of a competent scholar in a lively style that makes reading church history both enjoyable and exciting. This book has become a standard text in colleges around the nation. (Third Edition)

The heartfelt memoir of Ravi Zacharias. Follow along with his journey to discover that God is the author of our destinies, no matter how dark the shadows that hide the light.
Ravi Zacharias lived an extraordinary life. In this touching memoir, Zacharias shares an intimate look into his formative years…

Dr. Nyiszli embodies the compassionate victim to the activities of Josef Mengele in Auschwitz. As the Forensic expert for Menegeles race experiments, he lived in the Crematoria with the Sondercommando, the living dead who did the dirty work for the Nazi executioners. Nyiszli gives us insight on how the daily…

The Price is a sequel to Angels Over Waslala and Angels in the Night. In Nicaragua, life is primitive. Drugs, alcohol, and thievery are a way of life. The Yoders experienced the dark side of life as they sought to share the Lord Jesus with these beautiful people trapped in…

An absorbing survey of the history of the Christian church from A.D. 33 to the present, including a comprehensive section on the church in the United States and Canada. A text used by many secondary schools and Bible institutes.

Steve Saint was five years old when his father, missionary pilot Nate Saint, was speared to death by a primitive Ecuadorian tribe. In adulthood, Steve, having left Ecuador for a successful business career in the United States, never imagined making the jungle his home again. But when that same tribe…

This historical novel, literary and engaging, examines a close-knit community of Amish pioneers over several decades. Employing eight different voices, Miller unpeels the cohesion and tension as settlers move west while others stay behind.

Honduran scum. That's what her stepfather called her. A pitiful orphan plucked from the streets of Honduras, or so her mother claimed. A despised Catracha by birth, struggling to make her way in a Nicaraguan world.
Karla's love-starved childhood consisted of hard work, poverty, and abuse, and her…

C. Arnold Snyder's biography and analysis of the thought of Michael Sattler, noted Anabaptist leader and author of The Schleitheim Articles. Paperback, 264 pages.

A unique resource for a generation, the preeminent textbook in its field. Cornelius J. Dyck interacts with the many changes in Anabaptist/Mennonite experience and historical understandings in this revised and updated edition. This is a history of Mennonites from the 16th century to the present. Though simply written, it…

The first volume in the Cross Bearers Series, March Forward with the Word is a well-researched, accessible biography of Conrad Grebel, one of the original founders of the Anabaptist movement. Numerous quotations from primary sources provide historical veracity, while extensive sidebars and illustrations introduce readers to the cultural context of…

The special value of this interpretative history comes from the author connecting the past to the present. Roth positions Anabaptist-Mennonite history within the larger sweep of church history beginning at Pentecost. His selection of stories follows a rough chronological timeline and worldwide scope. While the latter chapters reflect the perspective…

A true story of God's faithfulness amid sudden deafness and a century of change. Tells the story of Vera Heatwole, who lived in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. During her long lifetime she saw many changes, yet God remained faithful.

Bombs fall. Buildings explode. People die. The war in Syria is a seemingly endless cycle of death and destruction. Yet behind the numbing statistics and finger-pointing headlines are real people - men, and women, and children whose voices are seldom hear. Millions of them have fled their homeland in a…