Donald F. Durnbaugh (1927–2005)

Great text about the history and development of the Believers' church. I feel that Durnbaugh really defines these movements very well and is fair yet critical to each of them. His thoughts at the end about the movements are good, but it doesn't feel like he gives a real vision for the present, just a few ramblings about the eccumential movement.

This volume brings together many of the major documents, studies, and papers that have facilitated and given substance to the continuing dialogue among the historic Christian peace churches and other Christians in the years 1935-1975. It focuses attention on a series of four conferences held in Europe between 1955 and 1962 on the theme "The Lordship of Christ Over Church and State." Of equal importance is the contribution of the peace churches to the study conferences and consultations show more sponsored by the World Council of Churches as that ecumenical body has confronted issues of justice and peace, the threat of nuclear war, the prospects for disarmament, and the roles of violence and non-violence in the struggle for social justice. show less

Discussions on War and Peace Issues between Friends, Mennonites, Brethren and European Churches, 1935 - 1975