Rise And Fall Of The Anabaptists (1903) - Ernest Belfort Bax - Bog

""Rise and Fall of the Anabaptists"" is a historical book written by Ernest Belfort Bax in 1903. The book provides a detailed account of the Anabaptist movement that emerged during the Reformation era in Europe. The author explores the origins of the movement, its beliefs, and practices, and how it spread across different regions of Europe, particularly in Germany and Switzerland.Bax examines the social, economic, and political factors that contributed to the growth of the Anabaptist movement and the challenges it faced from the established authorities of the time. He also discusses the various factions within the movement, their theological differences, and the conflicts that arose as a result.The book also delves into the persecution and martyrdom of Anabaptists, who were often considered heretics by the ruling powers of the time. Bax describes the various methods used to suppress the movement, including torture, execution, and banishment.Overall, ""Rise and Fall of the Anabaptists"" provides a comprehensive and insightful account of a significant religious movement that played a crucial role in shaping the religious and political landscape of Europe during the Reformation era.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.