Peter Riedemann's Hutterite confession of faith : translation of the 1565 German edition of Confession of our religion, teaching, and faith, by the brothers who are known as the Hutterites / translated and edited by John J. Friesen.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Riedemann, Peter, 1506-1556.

Contributor:

Friesen, John J.

Hutterite Brethren.

Series:

Classics of the radical Reformation

Standardized Title:

Rechenschafft unserer Religion, Leer und Glaubens von den Brüdern so man die Hutterischen Nen't ausgangen. English

Language:

English

German

Subjects (All):

Hutterian Brethren--Doctrines.

Hutterian Brethren.

Hutterian Brethren (Corporate Name).

Physical Description:

264 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm.

Other Title:

Hutterite confession of faith

Place of Publication:

Waterloo, Ont. ; Scottdale, Pa. : Herald Press, [1999]

Summary:

This series makes available in English the primary works of major Anabaptist figures of the 16th century as well as the writings of other religious thinkers who influenced or shed light on the Anabaptist movement.

While in prison during 1540-42, Riedemann writes for the Lutheran ruler, Philip of Hesse. He creatively weaves together a fresh reading of the Bible with the classical creeds. Riedemann produces a powerful synthesis of Scripture and tradition on which to base Christian community. His dynamic vision of radical and communal discipleship still challenges believers toward a greater faithfulness to the Lord and to each other.

Riedemann's Confession gives theological grounding for the Hutterite understanding of economic communalism and offers practical examples. It still guides Hutterite communities.

Here is John J. Friesen's English translation of the 1565 German edition in which he offers a new history of Riedemann. Volume 9.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 240-242) and indexes.

ISBN:

0836131223

OCLC:

38590549