Anabaptist Perspectives Mennonite Confessions of Faith: 1921 vs 1963 vs 1964 - Edsel Burdge
20th Century North American Mennonites wrote several confessions of faith including statements formed in 1921, 1963, and 1964. Edsel Burdge introduces us to the background and writers of these confessions, and he comments on the conditions that lead to their creation. He also explores how these confessions have been received in the Mennonite community.
Timestamps:
1:44 - 1921 Garden City Fundamentals
49:33 - 1963 Mennonite Confession of Faith
1:01:20 - 1964 Mennonite Confession of Faith
1:20:11 - Distribution and Reception
1:25:51 - Writing New Statements
Texts Mentioned:
1963 Mennonite Confession of Faith
1964 Mennonite Confession of Faith (print)
1964 Mennonite Confession of Faith (online)
Manual of Bible Doctrines by Daniel Kauffman
Bible Doctrines edited by Daniel Kauffman
Doctrines of the Bible by Daniel Kauffman
Introduction to Theology by J. C. Wenger
Separated unto God by J. C. Wenger
“Comparison of the 1921 Garden City Christian Fundamentals and the 1964 Mennonite Confession of Faith” By Edsel Burdge
Together in the Work of the Lord: A History of the Conservative Mennonite Conference by Nathan Yoder
In His Steps by Charles M. Sheldon
Inadequacy of Evolution as a World View by Chester Lehman
Dealing Redemptively with Those Involved in Divorce and Remarriage Problems by J. C. Wenger
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