Anabaptist
Anabaptist
Anabaptist (pronunciation: /ˌænəˈbæptɪst/) is a term derived from the Greek words 'ana' meaning 'again' and 'baptizo' meaning 'to baptize'. It refers to a Christian movement that advocates for the practice of adult baptism, as opposed to infant baptism.
Etymology
The term 'Anabaptist' was first used in the 16th century during the Protestant Reformation. It was used to describe and differentiate groups who believed in baptizing only those individuals who were capable of making a conscious decision to accept Christianity. The term is derived from the Greek words 'ana' (again) and 'baptizo' (to baptize).
Related Terms
- Baptism: A Christian sacrament of initiation and adoption, usually involving the use of water.
- Protestant Reformation: A major movement within Western Christianity in 16th-century Europe that posed a religious and political challenge to the Roman Catholic Church and papal authority in particular.
- Mennonites: A group of Christian Anabaptist denominations named after Menno Simons (1496–1561) of Friesland.
- Amish: A group of traditionalist Christian church fellowships with Swiss German Anabaptist origins.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Anabaptist
- Wikipedia's article - Anabaptist
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