Writings Of Pilgram Marpeck

This collection showcases the writings of an influential early Anabaptist theologian. Writings Of Pilgram Marpeck offers insights into his advocacy for religious freedom.

This comprehensive collection features the works of Pilgram Marpeck, meticulously translated and edited by Walter Klaassen and William Klassen. It stands as the most complete English volume of this influential early Anabaptist's writings. Pilgram Marpeck was a significant theologian who challenged the ruling authorities of his time, advocating for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. His contributions emerged during the turbulent sixteenth century, a period marked by intense religious reform and upheaval.

Coming from a background of privilege and education, Marpeck engaged in the critical theological debates of the Anabaptist movement, striving for an identity rooted in biblical teachings that resonated with the contemporary world. This collection not only showcases his theological insights but also includes essential documents such as Marpeck’s Confession of 1532 and The Admonition of 1542, which provide the most comprehensive Anabaptist perspectives on baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Additionally, it features sixteen of his letters and the preface to his Explanation of the Testaments.

Writings Of Pilgram Marpeck is the second volume in the Classics of the Radical Reformation series, which presents Anabaptist and Free Church documents translated and annotated by the Institute of Mennonite Studies. The launch of this series was marked by a major event at the 2019 conference of the American Academy of Religion and Society of Biblical Literature, highlighting its relevance to scholars and practitioners alike.