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Mendelssohn biography an honest revelation of the whole man

When Felix Mendelssohn died in 1847 aged 38, it marked the close of a life which increasingly was lived in the glare and demands of great

A Classic Mennonite Tale of One City

As a relative newcomer to the Canadian scene, I found Driedger’s latest book on the Mennonites in Winnipeg, his 19th, a virtual map as he traces their development in what has becom

Tongue Screws and Testimonies: Poems, Stories and Essays Inspired by the Martyrs Mirror

/Tongue Screws and Testimonies, /a book of essays, poems and artwork reflecting on the /Martyrs Mirror,/ is written by insiders for insiders.

Dora and the Prince of Peace

Enough with trying to save the world – that’s an impossible and thankless job. Our real task is to save Baby Jaguar.

Biography sheds light on story of southern Manitoba’s conservative Mennonites

This highly detailed and comprehensive biography of Wilhelm H Falk (1892-1976), founding bishop of the Rudnerweide Mennonite conference, is an important addition to the history of Mennonites, parti

Small Town Murder Songs: Movie Review

/Small Town Murder Songs /is a Canadian movie with a Mennonite connection, first shown at the 2010 Toronto International Film Festival.

Bonhoeffer biography examines a disciple’s life

Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian who spoke out against the Nazis, has been a controversial figure.

Outsider explores self in Hutterite community

/Nightwatch /is a gentle and introspective book, written by an outsider who has chosen to live within a Hutterite community.

Is history repeating itself?

Just released in Canada /Chanting Denied Shores /by Tariq Malik is a book I have been waiting for.

The Armageddon Factor: The Rise of Christian Nationalism in Canada

I am not exactly a fan of the Christian Right.

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