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Anabaptism is a Christian movement dating back to 16th century Europe centered around a literal interpretation of Jesus' teachings and adult baptism.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2021

Moreover, he had long been drifting away from the creed of his early childhood, the Anabaptism of his parents.

From Vondel's Lucifer by Vondel, Joost van den

One of the best historians of the Reformation, Walter Köhler, calls Erasmus one of the spiritual fathers of Anabaptism.

From Erasmus and the Age of Reformation by Huizinga, Johan

This act of banishment, however, drove J�rg Blaurock, Konrad Grebel and others to take the step which definitely instituted "Anabaptism": they baptized one another and then partook of the Lord's Supper together.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 3 "Banks" to "Bassoon" by Various

It was Anabaptism of the original type and conducted on the old theologico-ethical lines.

From German Culture Past and Present by Bax, Ernest Belfort