Leonard Verduin. Practically all Christians have heard about the Reformers. But few have heard about their “stepchildren”—the groups of Christians, like the Anabaptists, who sprung up during the Reformation and were committed to radical discipleship. The Reformers tried to silence these “stepchildren”—but they lived on. Verduin devotes a chapter to each aspect of Anabaptist faith and life that were suggested by the derisive names their opponents gave them.
292 pp. Paper. $14.95
Description
Leonard Verduin. Practically all Christians have heard about the Reformers. But few have heard about their “stepchildren”—the groups of Christians, like the Anabaptists, who sprung up during the Reformation and were committed to radical discipleship. The Reformers tried to silence these “stepchildren”—but they lived on.
The Reformers and Catholics referred to the “stepchildren” as “Donatists,” “Cathari,” “Stabler,” and “Communists,” among other names. Verduin devotes a chapter to each aspect of Anabaptist faith and life that were suggested by those derisive names.
292 pp. Paper.$14.95
Reviews
his book is a worthwhile read on the subject of Anabaptism and the Reformers. Rev. Verduin has done considerable research. However, with respect to a related matter, infant baptism, the book contains a flaw. It attributes a quote to the Reformer Zwingli incorrectly. Dialogos Studies has done research into this. The practice of infant baptism should be cleared of this error. For more information on this see: http://www.dialogos-studies.com/Dialogos/baptism/Zwingli_on_Infant_Baptism.htm
As this volume shows, the accusations faced by the Anabaptists were the same as those suffered by earlier persecuted christians.
It helps to put things in perspective, especially today, as I see many Evangelicals caught up in the culture wars. The people of God will not be popular if they stay true to the Scriptures.
See also different:
Andrew V. Ste. Marie Walking in the Resurrection - The Schleitheim Confession in Light of the Scriptures. On a cold winter day in 1527, a group of persecuted Anabaptists secretly gathered in the town of Schleitheim seeking unity and desiring t [...]
Review The Reformers and Their Stepchildren.