Concise introduction to Mennonite roots & world-wide presence.

[back cover] This book is a history of Mennonites from the sixteenth century to the present. Though simply written, it reflects fine scholarship and deep Christian concern. The Anabaptists found guidance through direct Bible study by individuals and small groups. They accepted the words of Jesus as final authority. Called "Sermon on the Mount Christians" by friend and foe alike, they believed that word and deed belong together in Christian living.