Preaching of the Anabaptists. United States. North America. 1839.

Print of steel engraving titled „Predication des Anabaptistes“.

Drawn by Milbert.

Engraved by unknown.

From „Etats-Unis D‘Amerique by M. Roux de Rochelle. Published by Firmin didot freres. Paris. 1839.

Anabaptism is a Christian movement which traces its origins to the Radical Reformation. Although some consider this movement to be an offshoot of Protestantism, others see it as a distinct one. Anabaptists are Christians who believe in delaying baptism until the candidate confesses his or her faith in Christ as opposed to being baptized as an infant. The Amish, Hutterites, and Mennonites are direct descendants of the movement. Schwarzenau Brethren, Bruderhof, and the Apostolic Christian Church are considered later developments among the Anabaptists.

Approx. image size 13, 8 x 9, 6/21, 2 x 12, 5 cm. Condition: good.