Excerpt from The Social Side of the Reformation in Germany
The recent English literature on the Anabaptists is scanty, the most important contributions being perhaps the articles from the pen Of Mr. Richard Heath, scattered through the numbers of the Contemporary Review between 1890 and 1900.
In the following chapters the writer believes that the subject will be found to be presented in a fairly complete outline.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed analysis of the origins, doctrines, and practices of the Anabaptist movement, a prominent religious and social force during the Reformation era. The author traces the movement's roots to the radical wing of Swiss Protestantism, particularly in Zurich, and explores the factors that led to its widespread appeal throughout central Europe. The book discusses the Anabaptists' distinctive beliefs, such as the importance of adult baptism, the rejection of infant baptism, and the establishment of autonomous religious communities. It examines the movement's social and political dimensions, including the role of communalism and the rejection of traditional authority. Through meticulous research and analysis, the author sheds light on the complexities and contradictions within the Anabaptist movement, exploring the tensions between its pacifist and revolutionary tendencies, and its impact on the broader religious and political landscape of the time. The book concludes by highlighting the legacy of the Anabaptists, whose ideas and practices continue to resonate in contemporary religious and social movements. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331860280_0
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