Anabaptist History and Theology

Comprehensive introduction to Anabaptist history and theology; used as a course text at AMBS.

Written by established scholars, each of the thirteen chapters is an survey of a central theme in Anabaptist/Spiritualist history. The authors describe the current state of scholarship on this theme, suggest future research and include extensive bibliographies. An excellent starting point for in-depth study. An EBSCO eBook.

Good popular introduction to Anabaptist - Menonite history by the late C.J. Dyck, who was a professor at AMBS. Last edition was the third in 1996. Available in print in the AMBS Library as well as in ebook format.

Radicals and Reformers traces the origins and development of the Anabaptist and Mennonite movements from their beginnings in Europe through their spread across the globe. In this new authoritative introduction to Anabaptist history, historian Troy Osborne reflects on the ways that Anabaptists have defined their identity in new settings and in response to new theological, intellectual, geographic, and political contexts.

Five volumes of the classic Mennonite Encyclopedia with some updated articles and bibliography. Watch for indications of which articles have been revised.

Another complete set is available in the General Books North circulating collection. All of the articles in the original four volumes (1955-59) and the fifth volume (1990) are available in the online version, Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online (GAMEO)New articles and revisions are added.

The classic print encyclopedia for the Reformation era is also available online. A good first stop for any research project.