Gathering at the Hearth - Stories Mennonites Tell

In biblical tradition collective memory shapes the character and values of people. These 28 stories reveal Mennonites’ core values, who they are and want to be. Here you can read about peacemaking Native Americans, pioneer life, revolution in Russia, migration, optimistic David Toews, Annie Funk and the Titanic, a near hanging in Kansas, Orie Miller, dismantling racism, Emma Richards and Marilyn Miller, Peter Dyck, Mesach Krisetya, a new search for Clayton Kratz, and more.

Mennonites from varied backgrounds and experiences tell their stories. Ordinary people draw together in heart and mind, sharing events that mark their life and faith showing how God works in extraordinary ways. 224 Pages.

About the author

John E. Sharp teaches history at Hesston (Kansas) College. He has served as director of the Mennonite Church USA Historical Committee and Archives in Goshen, Indiana. Sharp received a bachelor's degree in communication from Goshen College and a master of divinity from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. He is author of the centennial history of Hesston College.

Product details

• Authors: John Sharp
• Assisted by: John E Sharp (Editor), John E. Sharp (Editor)
• Publisher: Herald Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2001
• EAN: 9780836191615
• ISBN: 978-0-8361-9161-5
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 216 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 288 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christianity / Mennonite, Bezug zu Amish / Mennoniten, Religion - Denominations - Religions