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Anabaptist History & Theology: An Introduction

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Snyder outlines a readable and informative introduction to the 16th century Anabaptist movement and its major players. Anabaptism branched off from Luther's reformation because the early Anabaptist leaders felt Luther had not gone far enough in applying Scripture to everyday life. They stressed the importance of only being baptized upon truly understanding and accepting the Christian call, and of living out their faith rather than just professing it.

Snyder traces the various branches of Anabaptism, rejecting the notion that there was just one Anabaptist church. He compares the various leaders and their theologies, but never in a condescending or overly technical way. The final chapter crowns the book, asking what Anabaptists have to offer the various faith traditions of today, and what they can learn. I recommend this to Anabaptists seeking to learn more about their history, and other people of faith wanting to understand where the modern Amish, Mennonites and Brethren gained their faith.