Abram Bowman ("A. B.") Kolb (1862–1925): teacher and publisher; born 10 November 1862 near Berlin (now Kitchener), Canada West, to Jacob Z. and Maria (Bowman) Kolb. Kolb is notable for editing ''Words of Cheer'' and ''Herald der Wahrheit''. He also translated manuscripts including the ''Enchiridion'' of

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leader

Dirk Philips Dirk Philips (1504–1568) was an early Anabaptist writer and theologian. He was one of the peaceful disciples of Melchior Hoffman and later joined Menno SimonsGunnar Westin, ''Vapaan kristillisyyden historia'', s. 203. in laying out practical doc ...

, and ''Restitution'' by Henry Funk. He was the oldest son in a family of five sons and two daughters. On 3 January 1893, he married Phoebe Funk, the second daughter of

John F. Funk John Fretz Funk (April 6, 1835 - January 8, 1930) was a publisher and leader of the Mennonite Church. Funk published the ''Herald of Truth'' from 1864 until 1908 when it merged with the ''Gospel Witness'' to form the ''Gospel Herald''. Jacob Clemen ...

. They had two daughters and two sons. Abram died 15 March 1925.

References

* Steiner, Sam. "Kolb, Abram B. (1862-1925)." * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kolb, Abram Bowman 1862 births 1925 deaths American lyricists American Mennonites Christian hymnwriters