Following in the Footsteps of Christ

by Snyder, C. Arnold

• ISBN13: 9781570755361
• ISBN10: 1570755361
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-08-01
• Publisher: Orbis Books

Summary

In spite of its enormous historical significance and increased contemporary interest, this is the first general introduction to the spirituality of the Anabaptist tradition. Anabaptist spirituality has been described as "both Catholic and Protestant," a sixteenth-century ascetic lay reform movement inspired both by currents of pre-Reformation devotion to Christ and the Reformation call to return to Scripture. Because of their insistence on adult baptism Anabaptists -- often illiterate artisans and peasants with no formal theological education -- met widespread persecution. Arnold Snyder's sympathetic study draws on court records to give an intimate glimpse into their beliefs, practices, and spirituality. As well as inspiring such groups as the Mennonites, the Amish and various groups of Brethren and Baptists, Anabaptist ideas have profoundly influenced individuals and movements throughout the churches into modern times. Book jacket.

Author Biography

C. Arnold Snyder is the editor and author of several books and scholarly articles on the Anabaptist tradition. He is Professor of History, Conrad Grebel University College, University of Waterloo, Canada, and the managing editor of Pandora Press

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	9	(2)
Preface to the Series	11	(4)
Philip Sheldrake
Anabaptist Spirituality in Historical Perspective	15	(14)
The Human Condition: Coming to a Knowledge of the Truth	29	(20)
Renewed by the Power of God: The New Birth	49	(18)
The Baptism of Water: The Covenant of a Good Conscience	67	(18)
The Body of Christ	85	(26)
Anabaptist Spiritual Disciplines	111	(27)
Discipleship: Following after Christ	138	(21)
Martyrdom: The Baptism in Blood	159	(25)
Anabaptism Today	184	(5)
Notes	189