Welcome to the new blog for Brethren Life and Thought!
We are very excited to begin this new chapter in the life of the journal. Now, what is Brethren Life and Thought? Very simply, it is a journal that has its roots in the Church of the Brethren, a Believers’ Church tradition that emerged out of a synthesis of Radical Pietism and Anabaptism. Or as we say in more official language:
“Brethren Life and Thought is a joint publication of Bethany Theological Seminary and the Brethren Journal Association. The journal solicits thoughtful interpretive essays, scholarly articles, and short creative works, including poetry, related to the faith, heritage, and practices of the Church of the Brethren and related movements.”
The print journal is a semi-annual publication, so it is our hope that this blog will be a conversation space in between printings. We will have some short essays, creative pieces, and possibly videos here to spark conversation among interested groups. We currently have a couple extended book conversations planned for some recent titles that have much to say about Anabaptist and Pietist traditions. We will also post questions from the study guide occasionally so we can connect the online community with our journal and its readers.
If you haven’t seen Brethren Life and Thought, or want to subscribe please check out http://www.bethanyseminary.edu/blt for a look at the journal.
In the mean time, spread the word that BLT is now blogging!