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This story is told through the eyes of Bettje and Jan, children of Menno Simons, who lived almost 500 years ago. Menno Simons was first a Catholic priest. As he read and studied the Bible, Menno began to understand the Christian life in a different way. Eventually he became an Anabaptist preacher. It was against the laws of that time for him to preach so Menno's preaching was done in secret at night to small groups. Soon, Menno Simons became the leader of the Anabaptists, now known as Mennonites. For 9-to-14-year-olds.
Series: Louise A. Vernon
Paperback: 134 pages
Publisher: Herald Press (September 11, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0836117743
ISBN-13: 978-0836117745
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.3 x 8.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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Age Range: 9 - 12 years
Grade Level: 4 - 7
Night Preacher is the story of Menno Simon's life from the viewpoint of his oldest child, his daughter Bettje. In the beginning, Bettje cannot understand why her father has to continually move his family from town to town and why she isn't supposed to tell anyone her father's name or where she lives. As the Catholic Church steps up the pace in arresting Protestants and widespread persecution takes hold, Bettje begins to understand that her father does not even pretend to adhere to the doctrines of man that uphold the Catholic Church. His nightly meetings in which he faithfully tries to feed his Master's sheep are often jeopardized by spies and cohorts of both royalty and the Catholics. As Bettje becomes older, her life long dream of living in one place and having a milk cow of her own gradually morph into concern for her family and understanding of the constant need to flee from dangerThe author has truly succeeded in telling this story through the eyes of a child. The fear, innocence, bewilderment, and trust delivered by the writer for the shaping of her child character are believable and endearing. This is a book that will cause its young readers to be spurred on in the faith as they read of Bettje and her family's courage.The aspect that I enjoyed most about the book is the fact that whenever Bettje's father is speaking to her or her siblings, or a neighbor, or even a stranger, his dialogue is so richly intertwined with phrases and verses from Scripture. His love for his Lord is clearly outlined by his always making reference from the Word.
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