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:

1921 Garden City Fundamentals

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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