T&T Clark Handbook of Anabaptism - (T&t Clark Handbooks) by Brian C Brewer (Paperback)

About the Book

"T&T Clark Handbook of Anabaptism comprises four sections: 1) Origins, 2) Doctrine, 3) Influences on Anabaptism, and 4) Contemporary Anabaptism and Relationship to Others. The first section has a general chronological flow, with essays examining the development of the movement and its relevance in the world. The second section details various chapters on doctrines often associated with Anabaptism, distinguishing between various Anabaptist theologians and regions on each of these doctrines, demonstrating the diversity of thought amongst Anabaptists on ecclesiology, baptism, peace, and church discipline. The third section outlines some major theologians, who directly or typologically influenced various Anabaptists, such as Erasmus, Zwingli, Luther, Karlstadt and Mèuntzer. The final section develops the life and ministry of the denominational traditions which come directly from the Anabaptist movement (Mennonites, Amish, Hutterites, and Brethren), perhaps some that come indirectly (e.g., Baptists), and the appropriation of Anabaptist traditions from new communities of evangelicals. The volume concludes with a chapter on how contemporary Anabaptists interact with the wider Church in all its variety. By utilizing the contributions of a variety of scholars - theologians, historians, and biblical scholars, this book serves to make this complex and sometimes disparate movement more easily accessible by outlining its early history, its basic shared theological convictions, and its ongoing challenges to and influence on contemporary Christianity. While some of the authorities within the volume will disagree even with one another regarding Anabaptist origins, emphases on doctrine, and influence in the contemporary world, such differences will represent the diversity that constitutes historic Anabaptism well"--

Book Synopsis

By utilizing the contributions of a variety of scholars - theologians, historians, and biblical scholars - this book makes the complex and sometimes disparate Anabaptist movement more easily accessible. It does this by outlining Anabaptism's early history during the Reformation of the sixteenth century, its varied and distinctive theological convictions, and its ongoing challenges to and influence on contemporary Christianity.

T&T Clark Handbook of Anabaptism comprises four sections: 1) Origins, 2) Doctrine, 3) Influences on Anabaptism, and 4) Contemporary Anabaptism and Relationship to Others. The volume concludes with a chapter on how contemporary Anabaptists interact with the wider Church in all its variety.

While some of the authorities within the volume will disagree even with one another regarding Anabaptist origins, emphases on doctrine, and influence in the contemporary world, such differences represent the diversity that constitutes the history of this movement.

Review Quotes

This comprehensive volume provides researchers, teachers, undergraduates and anyone interested in Anabaptism with a wealth of thought provoking new insights to old issues as well as breaking new ground in Anabaptist studies. A must have for any one who takes Anabaptist studies seriously. Congratulations Brian Brewer and all the contributors.

This is a carefully researched and accessible account of a movement which is of great significance in the contemporary world. Brian Brewer has provided us not only with many historical insights into the Anabaptist story but also with a compelling analysis that reaches from the past to the present.

This massive volume introduces the breadth of historic Anabaptism, displays the variety of its sometimes debated interpretations, and describes contemporary applications and manifestations. The references to German and Dutch sources are a bonus for English readers.

About the Author

Brian C. Brewer is Professor of Christian Theology at Truett Seminary, Baylor University, USA.