Later Writings of the Swiss Anabaptists

This volume compiles significant writings from the Anabaptists in Switzerland, revealing their enduring faith amid persecution. The Later Writings of the Swiss Anabaptists captures their historical context.

The Later Writings of the Swiss Anabaptists serves as an essential resource for those interested in the Radical Reformation, particularly the Anabaptist movement. This volume highlights the significant yet often overlooked writings of Swiss Anabaptists who, despite facing severe persecution, continued to express their beliefs through handwritten texts rather than printed materials. The collection features a selection of these writings, allowing readers to gain insight into the thoughts and experiences of a group that maintained a vibrant underground presence in sixteenth-century Switzerland.

At the heart of the Later Writings of the Swiss Anabaptists is the extensive Codex 628, a 466-page document compiled in 1590. This codex provides a rich sampling of materials that were deemed important by the Anabaptists of the time. By translating these texts, the volume offers a unique opportunity to explore the development of Anabaptist thought and practice during a period marked by significant challenges. The writings reflect a community that remained committed to biblical principles while navigating a society that labeled them as heretics.

This book is the thirteenth installment in the Classics of the Radical Reformation series, which aims to preserve and share Anabaptist and Free Church documents. Launched at a major academic conference, the Later Writings of the Swiss Anabaptists not only serves as a valuable reference for scholars and clergy but also addresses a growing interest in Anabaptism among younger Christians, making it an important contribution to the field.