A dramatic true story of a man refined by fire, a Bruderhof pastor whose spiritual legacy continues to touch thousands. Can our wounds become our greatest gift? Bruderhof pastor J. Heinrich Arnold was a broken man. Yet those who knew him said they never met another like him. Some spoke of his humility and compassion; others of his frankness and earthy humor. In his presence, complete strangers poured out their darkest secrets and left transformed. Others met him with hatred. Writer Henri Nouwen called him a “prophetic voice” and wrote of how his words “touched me as a double-edged sword, calling me to choose between truth and lies, selflessness and selfishness. . . . Here was no pious, sentimental guide; every word came from experience.” Who was this extraordinary yet simple man? In this gripping and richly spiritual book, Peter Mommsen tells the dramatic true story of the grandfather he hardly knew. Read it, and you will never look at your own life the same way again. Gold Medal Winner, 2016 IPPY Book of the Year Award in Biography, Independent Publishers Silver Medal Winner, 2016 Benjamin Franklin Award in Religion, Independent Book Publishers Association

Homage to a Broken Man: The Life of J. Heinrich Arnold - A true story of faith, forgiveness, sacrifice, and community (Bruderhof History)

Biographies & Memoirs

Mommsen, Peter

Historical

Plough Publishing House

This issue of Plough Quarterly explores our relationship with the natural world. Hear from leading scientists, farmers, writers, activists, theologians, and artists who have set their hearts and minds and hands to caring for the earth for generations to come. Bold, hope-filled, and down-to-earth, Plough Quarterly features thought-provoking articles, commentary, interviews, short fiction, book reviews, poetry and artwork to inspire everyday faith and action. Each issue brings together essential voices from many traditions to give you fresh insights on a core theme such as peacemaking, biblical justice, children and family, building community, man and woman, nature and the environment, nonviolence, or simple living. Starting from the conviction that the teachings and example of Jesus can transform and renew our world, it aims to apply them to all aspects of life, seeking common ground with all people of goodwill regardless of creed.

Plough Quarterly No. 4: Earth (Plough Quarterly, 4)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Peterson, Eugene H.

McKibben, Bill

MUIR, JOHN

Berry, Wendell

O'CONNOR, FLANNERY

Wright, N.T.

Clement, Jane Tyson

Lev, Elizabeth

KINGSOLVER, BARBARA

Paul II, Pope John

DeWitt, Calvin

Gardening & Landscape Design

People who knew J. Heinrich Arnold (1913-1982) say they never met another person like him. Some speak of his humility, sensitivity, and compassion; others of his frankness and earthy humor. In his presence, complete strangers poured out their darkest secrets and left transformed. Others wanted him dead. 
Few knew Arnold’s past, or could have imagined the crucibles he endured. Until now. Three years ago, Peter Mommsen, 28, set out to uncover his grandfather's past. The result? Homage to a Broken Man — a remarkable story of betrayal and forgiveness. Get your book today, and read it. You’ll never look at your own life the same way again.

Homage to a Broken Man: The Life of J. Heinrich Arnold

Memoirs

Radikal barmherzig: Das Leben von Johann Heinrich Arnold - eine Geschichte von Glauben und Vergebung, Hingabe und Gemeinschaft

Neufeld Verlag

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