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Anabaptist: Reformed Protestants
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While exploring the rich Anabaptist tradition, Thomas Finger is sensitive to contemporary theological concerns, especially those raised in ecumenical dialogues. There are valuable insights here not only for Protestants but ... for Orthodox and Roman Catholics. This is a thoughtful and penetrating gift from a theologian in dialogue with his own tradition and with others.
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Generally the sixteenth century Anabaptist hymn is much longer than the present day Protestant hymn. Many in the Ausbund contain more than twenty verses. This is understandable since many of the hymns are martyr ballads which tell a long story. The following description is a typical example:
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Felix Manz became the first Anabaptist martyr in 1527, ten short years after Luther had nailed up his theses. He was drowned in the river right in the middle of Zurich. Other Anabaptists were beaten or banished. These became standard practices in Protestant territories.
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