This morning, I posted an article titled “Baptists Studying Anabaptists: Some Recommendations” at One Baptist Perspective. I hope you find it helpful, especially if you are interested in learning more about Anabaptist history and theology or the relationship between Anabaptists and Baptists.
A Model of Christian Scholarly Dialog
The Andrew Fuller Center for Baptist Studies at Southern Seminary recently hosted their annual conference. This year’s topic was “Baptist Spirituality: Historical Perspectives.” Much of the conference audio is available online. I want to particularly recommend that you take the time to listen to the dialog between Michael Haykin and Malcolm Yarnell titled “Reformed and Anabaptist: Strengths and Shortcomings of Two Traditions.” Though they disagree concerning elements of Baptist identity and the best way to resource … [Read More]
Why I Don’t Freak Out About the Anabaptists
I have surprised some folks in the last few days by arguing that I believe some Continental Anabaptists likely had some theological influence on the first English Baptists. This doesn’t really surprise me. As previously noted, most contemporary historians reject (or at least downplay) any connection between Anabaptists and Baptists. It probably also surprises some readers that I am a Calvinist who thinks we probably learned (or at least resonated with) a thing or two … [Read More]
