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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Anabaptism

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

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

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den

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

For the measures taken to suppress the movement in the Netherlands see Richard Heath's Anabaptism.

From Mutual Aid; a factor of evolution by Kropotkin, Petr Alekseevich, kniaz

The further characteristic marks which may be selected to differentiate Anabaptism from other movements of the period are: 1.

From Spiritual Reformers in the 16th & 17th Centuries by Jones, Rufus Matthew