Some 4,000 Anabaptists were drowned, decapitated, and burned at the stake for their beliefs in the 16th and 17th centuries. This book offers a readable yet accurate look at Mennonites, from the 1500s to today. It includes stories, photos, maps, and cartoons. In addition, brief essays invite reflection on such issues as church and state, outreach, and the marks of a faithful community. (335pp. illus. index. Herald Press, 2010.)