Lost Fatherland: The Story of the Mennonite Emigration from Soviet Russia: 1921-

Description: Lost Fatherland by John B. Toews This book portrays one of the most dramatic episodes in recent Mennonite history. Set against the background of the early Soviet era in Russia, it narrates the story of a small religious and ethnic group caught in the tenacious grasp of political upheaval and social change. Having devoted a century of toil to the country whose patronage attracted them early in the nineteenth century, the Russian Mennonites faced a catastrophe of unprecedented proportions after 1917. Progressively uprooted by the cross-currents of revolution, they began a struggle for survival in which every alternative offering even a vague promise of a better future was explored. Lost Fatherland stresses the economic, social, cultural, and religious aspects related to the ultimate failure of the Mennonite dialogue with communism. Once convinced Russia held no future for them, the colonists formulated plans for mass emigration. The story of the exodus was one of endurance, fortitude, patience and faith. For many the movement was overshadowed by the constant threat of failure. It ended in heartbreak for the majority of settlers, for only one quarter of the Mennonite minority in Russia managed to find a new home in Canada. John B. Toews (PhD, University of Colorado) is Professor of Church History and Anabaptist Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His other books include Perilous Journey: The Mennonite Brethren in Russia, 1860-1910 and The Diaries of David Epp, 1837-1843. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This book portrays one of the most dramatic episodes in recent Mennonite history. Set against the background of the early Soviet era in Russia, it narrates the story of a small religious and ethnic group caught in the tenacious grasp of political upheaval and social change. Having devoted a century of toil to the country whose patronage attracted them early in the nineteenth century, the Russian Mennonites faced a catastrophe of unprecedented proportions after 1917. Progressively uprooted by the cross-currents of revolution, they began a struggle for survival in which every alternative offering even a vague promise of a better future was explored. Lost Fatherland stresses the economic, social, cultural, and religious aspects related to the ultimate failure of the Mennonite dialogue with communism. Once convinced Russia held no future for them, the colonists formulated plans for mass emigration. The story of the exodus was one of endurance, fortitude, patience and faith. For many the movement was overshadowed by the constant threat of failure.It ended in heartbreak for the majority of settlers, for only one quarter of the Mennonite minority in Russia managed to find a new home in Canada.John B. Toews (PhD, University of Colorado) is Professor of Church History and Anabaptist Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. His other books include Perilous Journey: The Mennonite Brethren in Russia, 1860-1910 and The Diaries of David Epp, 1837-1843. Author Biography Toews is Professor of Chruch History and Anabaptist Studies at Regent College in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Details ISBN1573830410 Author John B. Toews Short Title LOST FATHERLAND Pages 264 Language English ISBN-10 1573830410 ISBN-13 9781573830416 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1967 DEWEY 289.747 Residence Vancouver, British Columbia, 54, -CN Birth 1934 Place of Publication Bellingham Country of Publication United States Imprint Regent College Publishing,US Series Studies in Anabaptist and Mennonite History Subtitle The Story of the Mennonite Emigration from Soviet Russia: 1921-1927 DOI 10.1604/9781573830416 UK Release Date 1967-01-01 AU Release Date 1967-01-01 NZ Release Date 1967-01-01 US Release Date 1967-01-01 Publisher Regent College Publishing,US Publication Date 1967-01-01 Illustrations black & white illustrations Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:39387207;

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