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Frank, Anne |
Discovered in the attic in which she spent the last years of her life, Anne Frank's remarkable diary has since become a world classic -- a powerful reminder of the horrors of war and an eloquent testament to the human spirit. In 1942, with Nazis occupying Holland, a thirteen-year-old Jewish… |
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Paton, Alan |
Cry, the Beloved Country is a novel by Alan Paton, published in 1948. American publisher Bennett Cerf remarked at that year's meeting of the American Booksellers Association that there had been "only three novels published since the first of the year that were worth reading." |
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Saint, Steve |
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… |
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Yoder, Pablo |
Sanford and Martha Yoder had little idea what awaited them when they left their home in Virginia to move their large family to Costa Rica. Though they knew they would have to learn a new language and a different culture, they did not anticipate such primitive housing, drenching rains, or… |
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Miller, Evie Yoder |
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. |
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Epp, Margaret |
Here is the story of believers whom God has led through harsh oppression, political tyranny and spiritual wastelands but also through religious and political freedom, peace and respect from nations around the world. This is a story about Mennonites. Mennonites who chose a radical spiritual pilgrimage that separated them from… |
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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. |
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Yoder, Pablo |
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. |
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Washington, Booker T. |
Historically acknowledged as one of America's most powerful orators, Washington challenged racial prejudice when such behavior from a black man was unheard of. Here is the dramatic, autobiographical account of how he stood fast against the social and ideological bias prevalent in his day. |
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Wallace, Lew |
"Ben-Hur" is the remarkable saga of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, played out in the bloodstained arenas of ancient Rome. Framed for attempting to murder a Roman official, Ben-Hur is robbed of his freedom, family, and fortune. Condemned to death as a galley slave, he lives only to avenge himself against… |
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Bear, Lily A. |
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. |
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Weaver, J. Denny |
When Becoming Anabaptist appeared in 1987, it was the first major study to incorporate the new history of multiple beginnings and a diverse Anabaptism into a synthesis of meanings for the late 20th century. J. Denny Weaver's attempt was welcomed and widely acclaimed by scholars and by church leaders alike… |
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Jones, Timothy Paul |
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… |
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Nolt, Steven |
The author successfully presents the entire history of the Amish since 1525 while avoiding both the overly sentimental approach of much popular writing and the anti-Amish bias of the rest. |
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Loewen, Harry; Yoder, Elwood; Nolt… |
An overview of Mennonite history suitable for use in school. |
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Yoder, Marcus |
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… |
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Nash, Ronald H. |
Is history constantly repeating itself, or is civilization evolving toward a final resolution? |
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Chacour, Elias |
Chacour blends his riveting life story with historical research to reveal a little-known side of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the birth of modern Israel. He touches on controversial questions, such as "What behind-the-scenes politics touched off the turmoil in the Middle East?" "What does Bible prophecy really have to say?"… |
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Elliot, Elisabeth |
The murder of Jim Elliot and four fellow missionaries by the Auca Indians in 1956 shocked the nation and motivated thousands to a life of service. The story of what led Elliot to the jungles of Ecuador, told by his wife, Elisabeth, has become a modern Christian classic. Drawing from her… |
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Butterfield, Herbert |
The Whig historian studies the past with reference to the present. He looks for agency in history. And, in his search for origins and causes, he can easily select those facts that give support to his thesis and thus eliminate other facts equally important to the total picture. The Whig… |
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Lewis, C. S. |
"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… |
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Hattaway, Paul |
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… |
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Yoder, Judy |
During the Civil War a dark cloud of fear and confusion hung over the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. The shining testimony of a peaceful people shone through this cloud. This historical fiction chronicles the life of a family as they move toward the light and the grace and protection of… |
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Dyck, Peter |
Epic story of how the Dycks helped Mennonite refugees escape Europe during and after WWII. |
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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. |
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Bauer, Susan Wise |
A beautifully revised edition of the classic world history for children. |
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Beachy, Leroy |
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… |
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Vanauken, Sheldon |
A Severe Mercy is an autobiographical book by Sheldon Vanauken, relating the author's relationship with his wife, their friendship with C. S. Lewis, conversion to Christianity, and subsequent tragedy. It was first published in 1977. |
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Yoder, Pablo and Wadsworth, Kristy |
Night falls early in Waslala, and the dark evenings are long- especially if you're waiting... |
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Olson, Bruce |
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. |
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Shelley, Bruce |
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) |
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Taylor, Howard |
J. Hudson Taylor was truly Gods chosen servant. From his early life in England, through the founding of the China Inland Mission, to reaching millions of Chinese, his life of faith gives glorious testimony to God. His spiritual secret could change your life. |
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Stahl-Wert, John |
This is an excellent and deeply personal reflection on life and God. It provides great insights into the character of God and our relationship with the Creator. |
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Hoover, Dorcas |
Life would never be the same for Cornelia Harms, her family, and the rest of the Mennonite Colony moving to Canada for religious freedom in the late 1800s. |
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Zacharias, Ravi |
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. |
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Taylor, Dean |
What should a Christian do with Jesus' words "love your enemies"? Is it all right for a Christian to go to war? Doesn't a Christian have an obligation to defend his country? |
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Nyiszli, Miklos |
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… |
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Elliot, Elisabeth |
After several preliminary overtures of friendship, five young missionary men set out on a crucial January day in 1956 for a meeting with the Auca tribesmen who had reacted with apparent tolerance to earlier gifts and messages. This is the poignant story of their martyrdom told by the widow of one… |
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Kuiper, B. K. |
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. |
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Yoder, Pablo |
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… |
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Andrew V. Ste. Marie |
The second volume in the Cross Bearers Series, I Appeal to Scripture is a well-researched, accessible biography of Michael Sattler, one of most influential leaders in the first years of the Anabaptist movement. Numerous quotations from primary sources provide historical veracity, while extensive sidebars and illustrations introduce readers to the… |
Advanced ⋅ Advanced Readers ⋅ Anabaptist History and Thought ⋅ Church ⋅ History |
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Dyck, Cornelius J. |
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… |
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Andrew V. St. Marie, Mike… |
The second volume in the Cross Bearers Series, I Appeal to Scripture is a well-researched, accessible biography of Jacob Amman, remembered as the founder of the Amish. He has often been viewed as a troublemaker whose zeal for a pure church led to schism, but he was also a humble… |
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Andrew V. Ste. Marie and… |
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… |
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Donald Martin |
Written by an Old Order historian, Joy in Submission traces the development of the Anabaptist tradition through the five centuries since its birth. This is a well-researched examination of Anabaptists' interaction with external cultural and religious forces, offering a challenging critique of many positions modern Anabaptists take for granted. 199… |
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John Roth |
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… |
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John L. Ruth |
John Ruth provides a lively account and some little known insights concerning Mennonite community life in America 200 years ago. |
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Fretz, Mary |
Two brothers who answered God's call to missions--in two different ways! The true story in this children's book has a delightful surprise ending. |
Beginning Readers ⋅ Intermediate Readers ⋅ Living History Level 43 ⋅ Primary ⋅ Read-alouds 43 |
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Polacco, Patricia |
During the Nazi occupation of France, Monique's mother hides a Jewish family in her basement and tries to help them escape to freedom. In the tradition of "Pink and Say, " Polacco once again dips into her own family's history to reveal her Aunt Monique's true story of… |
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Yoder, Judy |
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. |
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