61. BMH Books - Brethren River in schwarzenau, Germany, for a baptismal service. From that rather inauspiciousbeginning, a movement began to which a number of brethren groups today http://www.bmhbooks.com/brethren.htm

BMH Books - Brethren BMH Historical Series BMH Books in keeping with its historical mandate to positively promote the Fellowship of Grace Brethren Churches, is pleased to offer these selected books concerning the Doctrines, Ordinances, Beliefs, and Practices of the Grace Brethren Churches. Reacquaint yourself with the heritage and history of the FGBC Fellowship. Our Heritage: Brethren Beliefs and Practices Author: Etling Retail Price: $5.95 The Complete Writings of Alexander Mack Author: Eberly Retail Price: $15.99 A Saint in Glory Stands: The Story of Alva J. McClain Author: Rohrer Retail Price: $9.95 Undaunted Hope: The Life of James Gribble Author: Gribble Retail Price: $8.00 The Faith: Once For All Delivered Unto The Saints Author: Bauman Retail Price: $5.50 Ordinances: What Are They? Author: Plaster Retail Price: $7.99 The Pastor and His Work Author: Kent Retail Price: $12.99 FGBC Minister's Handbook Author: FGBC Retail Price: $9.95

62. Brethren Origin, History Of The Meyersdale COB schwarzenau is located in one of the most beautiful parts of the Etter Valley and,according to tradition, was the home of those who became the first brethren. http://www.meyersdale.org/churches/cob/origin.html

History of the Meyersdale Church of the Brethren to 1974 Our Brethren Origin Migration and Early Settlements Dates and Anniversaries Cornerstone Ceremony and Dedication Program ... Acknowledgments Our Brethren Origin Born out of chaos and religious upheaval, following the Reformation started by Martin Luther and other activists of this period, the Church of the Brethren was founded by those who studied the New Testament with great zeal and were determined to follow the true teachings of Jesus Christ as they saw them and to adhere to all the ordinances instituted by Him. The highlights were the trine baptism, the complete love feast, the practice of the simple life, and the teachings and the total observance of the Ten Commandments. In understanding the origin of the Brethren, one must have some idea of the conditions that prevailed in the German homeland in the sixteenth and the seventeenth centuries. When speaking of Germany during that period, we're talking about all the German-speaking areas of modern Germany and the German-speaking people also of France and Switzerland. The religious struggle of that period was tied to the unrest and political struggles for control of the populace. There were literally hundreds of large and small principalities and territories which were controlled by noble crowned heads of state and bureaucratic rulers who made life impossible. The practice of religious freedom was nonexistent. The theory of the divine right of kings had become firmly established. These rulers felt that they were not responsible to anyone but God. And even from Him they would tolerate no dissent. All of these territories were loosely organized in what was to be known as the Holy Roman Empire. This, in theory, was to be a united Europe under one Temporal ruler and kept together by the one true church, the Roman Catholic Church.

63. The History | 125th Ashland University In 1720, Alexander Mack led the schwarzenau group to Surhuisterveen in West occasionedboth by continuing governmental pressure on the brethren and economic http://history.ashland.edu/history.asp?page=1

64. OpinionJournal - Taste Founded in the German village of schwarzenau in 1708, the brethren began as a smallband of Pietists hoping to recreate the primitive faith of the early church http://www.opinionjournal.com/taste/?id=95000916

65. Brethren :: Need Essays :: Free Essays, Free Term Papers, Free Book Reports And influenced by both Pietism and Anabaptism, organized the first congregation in thetown of schwarzenau, Germany in 1708. Though the early brethren shared many http://www.needessays.com/essay/002796.html

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66. Who Are The Anabaptists, Mennonites, Amish And Brethren? of these people led by Alexander Mack formed a church in schwarzenau, Germany in asthe Deutch Taufer or German Baptists and later the German Baptist brethren. http://www.jdweaver.com/anabhist.html

Home Genealogy Music, Poems, and Writings Computing Goodies ... Thought for the Week Who are the Anabaptists, Mennonites, Amish and Brethren? by Jay D. Weaver I am a member of the Church of the Brethren, and grew up in the Mennonite Church, so I guess you could call me a true Anabaptist. The word itself means to be re-baptized and was originally a derogatory nickname given by outsiders. The German word is Taufer. One of the main tenets of the Anabaptist movement was Believer's Baptism. They believed that Baptism should take place when one becomes an adult. Incidentally, I was re-baptized when I joined the Church of the Brethren in 1955. The Mennonites baptize by pouring and the Brethren by trine immersion. The Brethren no longer require re-baptism for those who were previously baptized by other methods. Tour Group in Zurich, Switzerland In October of 1995, my wife and I spent 11 days on a tour of Europe with what is called the Brethren Heritage Tour . The tour was conducted by Drs. Donald and Hedda Durnbaugh. He is considered the pre-eminent Historian within the Church of the Brethren. The purpose was to tour sites of the early Anabaptists and Radical Pietists from which the Church of the Brethren sprang. Through the experience of being there, I really felt like I had become part of what my ancestors went through in standing up for their beliefs.

67. Alexander Mack, 1679-1735, Brethren Movement A Short Biography Of Alexander Mack Mack (16791735) is considered the founder of the brethren Movement, oftentimes In1708, at schwarzenau, Germany, with seven other likeminded persons, he http://www.believersweb.org/view.cfm?ID=44

68. The People Known As Brethren The brethren movement had definite pietistic influences and origins Alexander Mackas their leader, went to the Eder River in schwarzenau, Wittgenstein, Germany http://www.saintjamesbrethrenchurch.org/history/known_as_brethren.htm

The Brethren movement originated in the Rhine River valley of western Germany in the early eighteenth century. The Thirty Years' War in Europe concluded with the Treaty of Westphalia (1648). This treaty allowed for a limited religious liberty, recognizing the Roman Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed branches of Christendom only. Under the arrangements of the treaty, the religious preference of the local government became the recognized religion of those under that jurisdiction. Thus, if a local prince was Lutheran in orientation, his constituency became Lutheran as long as he was in power. However, one local provincial ruler, Prince Henry of Wittgenstein, refused to adopt such strict ruling and allowed, instead, full religious freedom within his province. Of course, that would serve to attract refugees and dissidents from other parts of Germany. So, the province of Wittgenstein became a haven for Anabaptists (Mennonites) and Pietists, as well as many others who promoted 'radical' views regarding religion. Open discussion and traveling preachers characterized the area in the late seventeenth and early eighteenth centuries. Alexander Mack (1679 - 1735) was born at Schriesheim,Germany, of devout parents who were identified with the Reformed Church. He was a miller by trade but was also a student of Scripture and church history. His studies led him to an increasing dissatisfaction with the Reformed Church and with state religion in general. He organized a small group of fellow-inquirers for Bible study, discussion and prayer. Sometimes their meetings included the presence of Ernst Christoph Hochmann, a Pietist preacher.

69. New Catholic Dictionary: Church Of Brethren; Dunkards (German tunken, to dip) Formerly Conservative German Baptist brethren Church,a Protestant sect established as a separate church at schwarzenau, 1708, by http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/ncd02028.htm

Church of Brethren; Dunkards (German: tunken , to dip) Formerly Conservative German Baptist Brethren Church , a Protestant sect established as a separate church at Schwarzenau, , by Alexander Mack, Pietist, and seven of his companions. This group were probably the first to receive trine (triple) immersion in the history of the Protestant Church. They differed from other Pietists in that they were not averse to Church organization and did not abandon ordinances which Christianity held necessary for salvation. Their doctrine, polity, and practise follow the same general line as the Quakers, Mennonites, and similar bodies, though they are entirely distinct from them. They were repressed by the state Churches of Germany, Holland, and Switzerland. Peter Becker settled in Germantown, Pennsylvania, , the rest of the Brethren following shortly afterwards. The Church of the Brethren is Orthodox Trinitarian, believing in baptism by trine forward immersion. The govenlment of the Church is almost Presbyterian. The power of discipline, including trial and excommunication, rests with the local congregation. They have three periodicals. In the United States in there were: 3,500 ministers; 1,036 churches; and 120,103 communicants. The members are most numerous in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, and Virginia. Foreign missionary work was carried on in

70. The Brethren Encyclopedia A fourth brethren World Assembly is being planned for 2008 at schwarzenau, Germany,commemorating the tricentennial of the beginning of the brethren movement. http://www.brethrenencyclopedia.org/conferences.html

Encyclopedias Monograph Series Videos Other Publications ... Your Privacy Brethren Conferences Associations among the Brethren and understanding of Brethren heritage have been enhanced through several conferences conducted by Brethren Encyclopedia, Inc. Typical of these are a conference held in 1985 at the Pathway School in Covington, Ohio, focusing on the theme "Brethren Plain Dress" and another in 1986 at Ashland University on "Brethren in Mission". Three Brethren World Assemblies have been sponsored by Brethren Encyclopedia, one at Elizabethtown College in 1992 on the theme "Christ Is Lord: Affirming Our Faith" one at Bridgewater College in 1998 on the theme "Faith and Family: Challenges and Commitments", and another at Grace College in 2003 on the theme "Brethren Presence Around the World". The 1992 Assembly was also significant in that it celebrated the 250th anniversary of the first Big Meeting of the Brethren. A fourth Brethren World Assembly is being planned for 2008 at Schwarzenau, Germany, commemorating the tricentennial of the beginning of the Brethren movement. In addition to sharing historical facts, these conferences have served as fertile ground for a supportive fellowship developing among Brethren scholars and members of the Brethren bodies who share a common heritage with divergent practices of their faith.

71. The Brethren Encyclopedia Pages 232. Status In Stock. Overview The brethren movement beginning in 1708in schwarzenau, Germany, has produced a diverse assemblage of believers. http://www.brethrenencyclopedia.org/book-details.asp?ProductID=3

72. Covington Church Of The Brethren - About Us , The Church of the brethren was formed in schwarzenau,Germany in 1708 withthe baptism of the original 8 members which included Alexander Mack. http://www.covington-cob.org/About-Us.html

Home About Us Our Mission Worship ... Our Community (click above) Pastor: Daniel L. Poole Cindy Miller Secretary Website Designer About Us Symbolism of the Logo Who are these Brethren? The cross The circle The wave The Church of the Brethren logo is comprised of these three elements which makes a distinctive statement reflecting: our unity in Christ, our compassion for a world in spiritual darkness, our mission to serve others, our responsibility to teach and baptize, and our hope of reward for faithfulness. The Church of the Brethren was formed in Schwarzenau,Germany in 1708 with the baptism of the original 8 members which included Alexander Mack. It was an outgrowth of the Anabaptist and Pietist movements, which included the Brethren, the Mennonites, the Quakers and others. These faith groups are commonly known as being within the Historic Peace Church tradition.

73. Listing Information: Church Of The Brethren (Official) - ReligiousResources.org , This is the homepage of six Church of the brethren (CoB) organizations.The CoB was founded at schwarzenau, Germany in 1708 and now counts over...... http://www.religiousresources.org/directory/listing.php?listing_id=2183

74. 10/14/1999: Church Of The Brethren Mack and six others, inspired by the followers of Menno Simon (Mennonites) beganwhat became the brethren in a baptismal ceremony in 1708 at schwarzenau. http://www.mrcranky.com/movies/wizardofoz/18.html

10/14/1999: Church of the Brethren Posted by: since@you.asked (convenor) A tiny little denomination (U.S. adherents about 140,000) that began in the early 1700s in Germany in the area just outside the Black Forest that had been fought over by the French, German princes, and the Holy Roman Empire for years and years. Alexander Mack and six others, inspired by the followers of Menno Simon (Mennonites) began what became the Brethren in a baptismal ceremony in 1708 at Schwarzenau. The congregation I belong to is an isolated outpost in Portland, the only one for a hundred miles around. We're pretty much regarded (affectionately) as kooks by the rest of the denomination. This is due to our publicly affirming stance as regards gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgendered persons, as well as certain other "liberal" interpretations of our understanding of scripture and tradition. Whew! That got surprisingly long sorry. Responses to this message: Thanks Thanks, Con jen Post a response to this discussion thread Back to the Wizard of Oz forum

75. I92: William Steele BROWN (4 Sep 1846 - 20 Mar 1909) Westphalia) Germany. The church they belonged to, the Church of The brethren,was founded in schwarzenau in 1708. The original brethren http://www.dsolar.com/myfamily/d0000/g0000022.html

William Steele BROWN 4 Sep 1846 - 20 Mar 1909 OCCUPATION : Horse dealer BIRTH : 4 Sep 1846, Fairfield, Jefferson, IA DEATH : 20 Mar 1909, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE Father: Isaac Harrington BROWN Mother: Sarah Ellen FEE Family 1 Ida Belle MARTIN MARRIAGE : 19 Nov 1874, Fremont, Dodge Co., NE Lottie BROWN Arthur Hugh BROWN Cora BROWN Alvah Earle BROWN ... _Sarah Ellen FEE + (1796 - 1860) m 1820 INDEX [SOURCE] Brown family Bible. [SOURCE] Brown family Bible. [SOURCE] Brown family Bible. HTML created by GED2HTML v3.6-WIN95 (Jan 18 2000) on 05/28/2003 05:01:45 PM Eastern Standard Time George PUTERBAUGH 1737 - 21 Sep 1800 OCCUPATION : Farmer BIRTH : 1737, Germany DEATH : 21 Sep 1800, Franklin County, PA Family 1 Christina ADAMS MARRIAGE : 1756, Frederick County, MD Jacob PUDERBAUGH George PUTERBAUGH Henry BUTTERBAUGH John PUTERBAUGH ... INDEX From information provided by Wilbur Linder and Geoff Puterbaugh George and his older brother, Peter Puterbaugh Sr., came from Germany or Holland in 1752. They are probably descended from Germans who lived in Schwarzenau (Westphalia) Germany. The church they belonged to, the Church

76. The Germans Come To North America The German Baptist brethren practiced believer s baptism. In 1708 Mack and his followersbaptized each other by immersion in the river near schwarzenau, Germany http://www.anabaptists.org/history/ss8001.html

The following material is excerpted from the eighth grade social studies course produced by Christian Light Publications The Germans Come to North America Motives for German Migration. Over 100,000 Germans migrated to the English colonies in North America. Most of them settled in Pennsylvania. Others settled in New York, Maryland, Virginia, the Carolinas, and Georgia. They formed the largest non-English-speaking community in colonial North America. Why did so many Germans migrate to North America? During the 1600s and 1700s, wars ravaged Germany. Marching armies trampled down fields of grain, stole cattle, and burned down farmsteads. In their wake, famines spread over the land. Taxes, levied to pay for the war, added to the people's plight. Religious disputes also drove people to leave their homes. In Europe the rulers chose what church they wanted in their lands. Many pious Germans of strong convictions found this hard to bear. North America, especially Pennsylvania, offered them religious freedom. The First Mennonites Come to Pennsylvania.

77. KHB 07.01 Heimatverein Schwarzenau E.V. Translate this page der Beziehungen zur Kirche der Brüder (Church of the brethren) in den VereinigtenStaaten von Amerika, die im Jahre 1708 in schwarzenau gegründet wurde http://www.siwikultur.de/khb/7/1/629.htm

Heimatverein Schwarzenau e.V. Mitglied im Wittgensteiner Heimatverein, im Touristikverein "Bad Berleburg macht springlebendig" "Grenzgang" "Sauberes Schwarzenau" Siehe auch: Brauchtum / Gruppen / Vereine: Alle Heimatvereine in Siegen-Wittgenstein Museen / Museen: Alexander-Mack-Museum

78. Brethren Advertisement. The Church of the brethren is an AnabaptistPietist Christian denomination.It originated in 1708 in schwarzenau, Germany, in the Palatinate. http://www.fastload.org/br/Brethren.html

Brethren Home Up About 'Brethren' Advertisement The Church of the Brethren is an Anabaptist-Pietist Christian denomination. It originated in 1708 in Schwarzenau, Germany, in the Palatinate. Early leaders included Alexander Mack, Peter Becker, and John Nass. After enduring persecution for a time, the Brethren migrated to America in three separate groups from 1719 to 1733. In America, they established themselves at Germantown, Pennsylvania, and from there moved south and west along with other pioneers. Brethren beliefs are commonly found in the statement of faith known as the "Brethren Card." The Church of the Brethren Formerly Called Dunkers 1. This body of Christians originated early in the eighteenth century the church being a natural outgrowth of the Pietistic movement following the Reformation. 2. Firmly accepts and teaches the fundamental evangelical doctrines of the inspiration of the Bible, the personality of the Holy Spirit, the virgin birth, the deity of Christ, the sin-pardoning value of his atonement, his resurrection from the tomb, ascension and personal and visible return and the resurrection, both of the just and unjust (John 5:28, 29; 1 Thess. 4:13-18). 3. Observes the following New Testament rites: Baptism of penitent believers by trine immersion for the remission of sins (Matt. 28: 19; Acts 2: 38); feet-washing (John 13:1-20; 1 Tim. 5:10); love feast (Luke 22:20; John 13: 4; 1 Cor. 11:17-34; Jude 12); communion (Matt. 26: 26-30); the Christian salutation (Rom. 16:16; Acts 20:37); proper appearance in worship (1 Cor. 11:2-16); the anointing for healing in the name of the Lord (James 5:13-18; Mark 6:13); laying on of hands (Acts 8:17; 19:6; 1 Tim. 4:14).

79. What Is A GBC? Grace brethren churches are selfgoverned and owned As the new church began in schwarzenau,Germany, Mack and his followers were determined to follow their own http://www.gbcfred.org/beliefs/wiagbc.htm

What is a GBC? Grace Brethren churches were born with a passion to see people really live Christianity, not just on Sundays, but every day! When Alexander Mack and those with the same convictions began the first GBC in Germany in 1708, they applauded the Reformation, but also cheered for more! They wanted even more of a return to the Scriptures. They also desired more of an emphasis on personal salvation and the public identification of believers with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, and their work of grace in salvation. They wanted a return to the biblical command to be baptized as a symbol of one's identification with Christ. With a belief in the integrity of God's Word, they searched the Bible for principles for daily living. "If the Bible teaches it, then let's do it," was their goal. Today, several hundred Grace Brethren congregations seek to have that same conservative stance in theology while being progressive in method and love. Sundays, and everyday. Love in Action Sunday is for us a very important day as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. GBCs emphasize the sharing of the Good News of Jesus Christ and the building up of believers in our services of praise and worship. We find warm fellowship in Bible teaching classes. The important ministry of encouraging believers happens not only when our church meets as a body, but is lived out as we serve Christ and others throughout the week.

80. Wfn.org | Church Of The Brethren 2. 1708 in schwarzenau, Germany. 3. Five —the brethren Church, Grace brethren,Old German Baptist brethren, the Dunkard brethren, and Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a http://www.wfn.org/1998/08/msg00018.html

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