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

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

This act of banishment, however, drove J�rg Blaurock, Konrad Grebel and others to take the step which definitely instituted "Anabaptism": they baptized one another and then partook of the Lord's Supper together.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

Although they have been called the "harbingers" of the Anabaptists, the characteristic teaching of the Zwickau prophets was not Anabaptism.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

Still young, handsome, imbued with a fiery enthusiasm, actor by nature and even by choice, he has no small influence on the spread of Anabaptism in that city.

From A Wanderer in Holland by Marshall, Herbert, R. W .S.