Here are some informative videos describing the Anabaptist movement and Menno Simmons
Main points to remember about Menno Simmons:
- Menno Simmons was an ordained Catholic Priest, Jan 12 1536 he rejected the Catholic Church Beliefs and joined the Anabaptist Reformation.
- Menno believed that the BIBLE was above the church.
- Believed in adult baptism also called "believers' baptism" where the person has come to a conclusion on their own that they wish to follow God's teachings.
- Insisted the Church and State should be separate entities.
- Wanted his society to remain Peaceful leading up to Mennonite beliefs on exemption of military service. Setting in motion the constant migrations during early Reformation.
- In the 16th century making such profound splits between Catholicism and the Anabaptist placed a bounty on followers. In early Anabaptist history followers were constantly on the move and held hidden services. Many were killed for professing Anabaptist beliefs.
More links
MennoSimons.net
Menno Simons Historical Library
Keep this in mind
There are many spellings and pronunciations for Menno Simmons as it is with many
names from early centuries.
Gott Saajne!
Menno Simons Historical Library
Keep this in mind
There are many spellings and pronunciations for Menno Simmons as it is with many
names from early centuries.
Gott Saajne!
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