Anabaptism

American  

[an-uh-bap-tiz-uhm] / ˌæn əˈbæpˌtɪz əm /

noun

1. a branch of Christianity, beginning in Europe after 1520, that denies the validity of infant baptism, baptizes believers only, and traditionally emphasizes simplicity, compassion, nonviolence, and the separation of church and state.

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Example Sentences

Anabaptism is a Christian movement dating back to 16th century Europe centered around a literal interpretation of Jesus' teachings and adult baptism.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2021

One of the best historians of the Reformation, Walter Köhler, calls Erasmus one of the spiritual fathers of Anabaptism.

From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan

It was not so much positive doctrines as an attitude of mind that was the ruling spirit in Anabaptism and like movements.

From German Culture Past and Present by Bax, Ernest Belfort

One sees here something like a French Quakerism, but with ingredients from older Anabaptism.

From The Life of John Milton, Volume 5 (of 7), 1654-1660 by Masson, David

The Anabaptism, however, taught by Melchior and his disciples did not include the precept of patient submission to wrong which was such a prominent characteristic of its earlier phase.

From German Culture Past and Present by Bax, Ernest Belfort