Following in the Footsteps of Christ: The Anabaptist Tradition
(Part of the Traditions of Christian Spirituality Series)
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In spite of its enormous historical significance and increased contemporary interest, this is the first general introduction to the spirituality of the Anabaptist tradition. Anabaptist spirituality has been described as "both Catholic and Protestant," a sixteenth-century ascetic lay reform movement inspired both by currents of pre-Reformation devotion to Christ and the Reformation call to return to Scripture. Because of their insistence on adult baptism Anabaptists -- often illiterate artisans and peasants with no formal theological education -- met widespread persecution. Arnold Snyder's sympathetic study draws on court records to give an intimate glimpse into their beliefs, practices, and spirituality. As well as inspiring such groups as the Mennonites, the Amish and various groups of Brethren and Baptists, Anabaptist ideas have profoundly influenced individuals and movements throughout the churches into modern times. Book jacket.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1570755361
ISBN13:9781570755361
Release Date:July 2004
Publisher:Orbis Books
Length:216 Pages
Weight:0.61 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.2" x 8.8"
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