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Dale Schrag as Pilgram Marpeck

Thursday, April 14, 2011, 7 p.m. at Menno-Hof

Pilgram Marpeck was both a civic engineer and an Anabaptist theologian during the tumultuous years of the . Between 1925 and 1956 four of his major writings were rediscovered. Last year the “library” of Marpeck’s circle, called Dale Schrag is director of the “Kunstbuch” was published in English. Because of these church relations at Bethel discoveries, there has been a major resurgence of interest in College, North Newton, Kansas. He also serves as Marpeck. An early advocate for and sepa- convocation coordinator ration of church and state, Marpeck helped lay the foundation and campus pastor. of the believers’ church. His emphasis on patience and the Dale graduated from work of the Spirit for growth in holiness balanced the Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas, with a expectation of some Anabaptist leaders that new believers degree in history in 1969. would immediately be able to live a fully sanctified life. His In addition to his writings are as important for the development of bachelor’s degree, Dale holds a Master’s of Library as those of . Science from Indiana Event moderated by John Rempel, Associated Mennonite Biblical University, and a Master of Seminary Professor of Historical Theology and Anabaptist Studies, Arts in history from Wichita long-time Marpeck scholar and author, and editor of Jörg Maler’s State University. To the Kunstbuch: Writings of the Pilgram Marpeck Circle. Kitchener, ON: extent that he has any Pandora Press 2010. historical specialty, it would focus on the sixteenth- century Anabaptist movement. Dale lectures frequently in area churches Please RSVP to Menno-Hof on topics related to for this free event: Anabaptism. 260.768.4117 Dale is married to or Margaret (Margo) Loewen. They are members of the [email protected] Bethel College Mennonite Seating is limited. Church. They have two adult children and six grandchildren, all of whom live within twelve miles of North Newton, Kansas. Life is good! 510 S Van Buren St. ● Shipshewana, Ind. 46565