Anabaptism

[an-uh-bap-tiz-uhm]

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.

Example Sentences

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

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Moreover, he had long been drifting away from the creed of his early childhood, the Anabaptism of his parents.

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The government put down Anabaptism, as a modern government might stamp out Anarchism.

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But if they are not typical of Anabaptism, still less are the later representatives of the movement in the last sad months at M�nster.

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The socialistic trend of Anabaptism, however, was not developed by Hubmaier.

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