Published continuously since its conception in 1927 by
Harold S. Bender and the
Mennonite Historical Society, the journal is now a cooperative publication along with
Goshen College and the
Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary. As the first North American journal for and about Mennonites, its older issues contain a wealth of historical materials about their life and theology. It includes articles on the
Radical Reformation,
Amish, Mennonites and
Hutterites, as well as reviews of recent publications and research notes. As of January 2004, the journal had a total circulation of over 1,000 copies, with 870 paid subscriptions. The total circulation in 1956 was approximately 600. ==Notable contributors==