Join us for a book release celebrating John Ruth’s The Earth is the Lord’s: A Narrative History of the Lancaster Mennonite Conference, Revised Edition in the Mennonite Life Community Room.
Since the first edition was published in 2001, The Earth is the Lord’s has been integral in situating the narratives of Lancaster County in Anabaptist history. Mennonite Life’s reprint of the book features a new foreword by John Ruth, new cover art, and minor revisions to the text.
The release event will feature a video of John Ruth reading selections from his new foreword. Local Mennonite historian and author Steve Nolt will offer a brief presentation on the impact of the book and the research opportunities it provides to both familiar and new readers. Beth Oberholtzer, graphic designer, will also share about the updated cover art, which features fraktur from Mennonite Life’s permanent collection.
The updated edition will be available for sale at the event, and pre-ordered copies will be available for pickup. Light refreshments will be served.
This event is complimentary but requires registration.
This event will be livestreamed at Facebook.com/MennoniteLife
