Peter Riedemann's Hutterite Confession of Faith (CLASSICS OF THE RADICAL REFORMATION)

ISBN 10: 0836131223 / ISBN 13: 9780836131222

Published by Herald Press, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Peter Riedemann's Hutterite Confession of Faith (CLASSICS OF THE RADICAL REFORMATION)
• Publisher: Herald Press
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0836131223
• ISBN 13: 9780836131222
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

<p>While in prison during 1540-42, Riedemann writes for the Lutheran ruler, Philip of Hesse. He explains the Hutterite goal of a renewed community and dispels popular misconceptions. The Hutterites quickly accept the Confession as their own.</p><p>Riedemann creatively weaves together a fresh reading of the Bible with the classical creeds. He 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 greater faithfulness to the Lord and to each other.</p><p>Riedemann&rsquo;s <i>Confession</i> gives theological grounding for the Hutterite understanding of economic communalism and offers practical examples of it. This confession still guides Hutterite communities. Includes John J. Friesen&rsquo;s translation of the 1565 German edition of <i>Confession of Our Religion, Teaching, and Faith, by the Brothers Who Are Known as the Hutterites</i> along with a new history of Riedemann.</p>

About the Author

&lt;p&gt;John J. Friesen is professor of history and theology at the Canadian Mennonite Bible College in Winnipeg. He has been teachign at CMBC since 1970 and was appointed dean in 1997. Friesen holds a PhD in historical theology from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois.&lt;/p&gt;