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Anabaptism (from Neo-Latin anabaptista, [1] from the Greek ἀναβαπτισμός: ἀνά 're-' and βαπτισμός 'baptism'; [1] German: Täufer, earlier also Wiedertäufer) [a] is a Christian movement which traces its origins to the Radical Reformation in the 16th century.
Anabaptist theology, also known as Anabaptist doctrine, is a theological tradition reflecting the doctrine of the Anabaptist Churches. The major branches of Anabaptist Christianity (inclusive of Mennonites , Amish , Hutterites , Bruderhof , Schwarzenau Brethren , River Brethren and Apostolic Christians ) agree on core doctrines but have nuances ...
Early Anabaptists were given that name because they re-baptized persons who they felt had not been properly baptized, as they did not recognize infant baptism. [180] The traditional form of Anabaptist baptism was pouring, the form commonly used in Western Christianity in the early 16th century when they emerged.
An Anabaptist believed that one should be baptized when a conscious decision had been made to become a follower and believer in Jesus Christ. [3] While the popular view that Anabaptism is an offshoot of Protestantism is not inherently false, it fared a very different treatment from the Protestant states at the time since their followers had dissenting beliefs from mainstream reformers.
Hopeful of the imminent return of Christ and desiring to follow Jesus in their daily life, the founding Brethren abandoned State churches and officially formed a new church in 1708. They thereby attempted to translate the New Testament idea of brotherly love into concrete congregational ordinances for all the members. [ 2 ]
Mosheim wrote: “The true origin of that sect which acquired the denomination of Anabaptists by their administering anew the rite of baptism to those who came over to their communion, and derived that of Mennonites from the famous man to whom they owe the greatest part of their present felicity, is hidden in the depths of antiquity, and is, of ...
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Gourley writes that among some contemporary Baptist scholars who emphasize the faith of the community over soul liberty, the Anabaptist influence theory is making a comeback. [3] This view was also taught by the Reformed historian Philip Schaff. [26] However, the relations between Baptists and Anabaptists were early strained.