What We Believe Together: Exploring the "Shared Convictions" of Anabaptist-Related Churches

Description

A Mennonite theologian explores the seven convictions shared by the Anabaptist denominations across the world. Today, there are thriving Mennonite-related churches scattered across eighty-three countries on six continents. They trace their history to the Anabaptist movement, a part of the sixteenth-century Radical Reformation in Europe. Theologian and teacher Alfred Neufeld, of Asunción, Paraguay, was asked by the Mennonite World Conference to write about the seven convictions shared among these various churches, who have always insisted that what they believe will be reflected in how they live. In a rich and engaging style, Neufeld delves into the meaning and significance of each conviction, drawing on Old and New Testament scriptures as well as examples and stories from history and current church life around the world. Writing as a member from the Southern Hemisphere, Neufeld brings a fresh view to a movement that for more than four hundred years was active primarily in Europe and North America. This book offers a fresh and up-to-date look at the core beliefs and practices of Mennonite-related groups around the world today. This newly updated edition contains vibrant full-color photos throughout.