Books Etc.
Books about Anabaptism
Most books on Anabaptism and related subjects are published in North America. Most of these can be consulted in the library of the London Mennonite Centre. Books in print can be ordered from the
Metanoia Book Service. We recommend the following for those looking
for an introduction to Anabaptism:
William Estep: The Anabaptist Story
(Eerdmans, 1996)
Walter Klaassen: Anabaptism in Outline
(Herald Press, 1981)
Meic Pearse: The Great Restoration: The
Religious Radicals of the 16th and 17th Centuries
(Paternoster, 1998)
C Arnold Snyder: Anabaptist History and Theology
(Pandora Press, 1995)
C Arnold Snyder: From Anabaptist Seed (Pandora
Press, 1999)
C Arnold Snyder: Reading the Anabaptist Bible (Pandora/Herald, 2002)
C Arnold Snyder: Following in the Footsteps of Christ (Darton, Longman & Todd, 2004)
J Denny Weaver: Becoming Anabaptist (Herald Press,
1987)
The
following are more detailed or offer studies of particular aspects of
Anabaptism
Claus-Peter Clasen: Anabaptism – A Social History
1525-1618 (Cornell University Press, 1972)
Hans-Jurgen Goertz: The Anabaptists (Routledge,
1996)
Stuart Murray: Biblical Interpretation in the Anabaptist
Tradition (Pandora Press, 2000)
Wilbert Shenk (ed.): Anabaptism and Mission (Herald
Press, 1984)
George H Williams: The Radical Reformation
(Sixteenth Century Journal Publishers, 1992)
Anabaptist-flavoured Books
Several books written by members of the Anabaptist
Network in recent years draw on Anabaptist perspectives. These
include:
Alan Kreider: Journey Towards Holiness (Marshalls,
1986)
Nigel Wright: The Radical Kingdom (Kingsway, 1986)
Nigel Wright: The Radical Evangelical (SPCK, 1996)
Keith Jones: A Believing Church (Baptist Union,
1998)
Eleanor Kreider: Given for You: A Fresh Look at Communion
(IVP, 1998)
Stuart Murray: Church Planting: Laying Foundations
(Paternoster, 1998)
Nelson Kraybill: On the Pilgrim’s Way (Herald
Press, 1999)
Stuart Murray: Beyond Tithing (Paternoster, 2000)
Nigel Wright: Disavowing Constantine (Paternoster,
2000)
Jonathan Bartley: The Subversive Manifesto (Bible Reading Fellowship, 2003)
Stuart Murray: Post-Christendom: Church and Mission in a Strange New World (Paternoster, 2004)
Stuart Murray: Church After Christendom (Paternoster, 2005)
Stuart Murray: Changing Mission (CTBI, 2006)
New
Ground Booklets
The first of a series of booklets that explores key
themes emerging from the Anabaptist tradition that we hope will help individuals and churches to “break new ground” as followers of Jesus.
Becoming a Peace Church by Alan and Eleanor Kreider is available from the Network and Metanoia Book Service Price £1.50 including UK post and packing. Now in its second printing and with a study guide available to download.
'On the Road' On-Line Journal
The Anabaptist Association of Australia and New Zealand produce an on-line journal called On The Road, with articles, comments on news and book reviews.
An Anabaptist Prayer Book
Take Our Moments and Our Days is a collection of morning and
evening prayer services, the second phase of an ongoing prayer
book project. The services constitute a repeating four-week
cycle, prepared for summer and fall, the period between
Pentecost and Advent. The services focus on the teaching and
ministry of Jesus: the Lord's Prayer (week one), the Beatitudes
(week two), Jesus' parables (week three), and Jesus' miracles
(week four). The prayer services are designed for use by small
groups or families, although they are suitable for individuals as
well.
Editors: Arthur Paul Boers, Eleanor Kreider, John Rempel, Mary H. Schertz, Barbara Nelson Gingerich
A pdf version of the booklet is available for free download at http://www.ambs.edu/prayerbook