Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives – Episode 74
Photo of Dr. Mark Janzen
Today, we bring you an interview with Bethel College professor Dr. Mark Janzen, who studies the little known history of Mennonites who lived in Prussia from the 1530s to the late 1700s.
In this episode, we learn that Mennonites lived in mixed villages instead of colonies, like they later did, how they acquired land in the vast region of Prussia, and the political complexities of living under a system with several power centres.
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Podcast Series: Tales from the Mennonite Heritage Archives
Episode 74: Interview with Dr. Mark Janzen (Part 1)
Date: May 10, 2026
Host: Dan Dyck
Published by The Mennonite Heritage Archives