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| − | ''' | + | ''In brief'': Anabaptists (Greek ana+baptizo "re-baptizers", German: Wiedertäufer) are Christians of the the Protestant Reformation who believed that baptism was only appropriate for an adult believer. The term was coined by critics, who objected to the practice of performing baptism for adults whose previous baptism, as infants, the Anabaptists claimed was not valid. |
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* [[Mennonite Church]] | * [[Mennonite Church]] | ||
* [[Brethren Church]] | * [[Brethren Church]] | ||
* [[Amish Church]] | * [[Amish Church]] | ||
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'''Articles / opinions''' | '''Articles / opinions''' | ||
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'''Quotes''' | '''Quotes''' | ||
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Revision as of 04:37, 15 October 2005
In brief: Anabaptists (Greek ana+baptizo "re-baptizers", German: Wiedertäufer) are Christians of the the Protestant Reformation who believed that baptism was only appropriate for an adult believer. The term was coined by critics, who objected to the practice of performing baptism for adults whose previous baptism, as infants, the Anabaptists claimed was not valid.
History and overviews
Divisionso
Doctrine
- An overview of Protestant doctrine and An overview of Anabaptist doctrine
- Important Christian doctrines and beliefs common to all denominations
- Justification by faith alone
- Believer's baptism
Articles / opinions
Quotes
Miscellaneous
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