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

I do not propose to trace his evolution from Anabaptism to Agnosticism.

From The Book-Bills of Narcissus An Account Rendered by Richard Le Gallienne by Le Gallienne, Richard

Baillie, Robert— on Anabaptism, 254 n. on Giles Randall, 256 n.;

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

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

Meanwhile the new Anabaptism spread and fermented along the Rhine, and especially in Holland.

From German Culture Past and Present by Bax, Ernest Belfort