Wisløffs Dogmehistorie 09 Svermerne – Den radikale reformasjon
Apr 9, 2021
Explore the fascinating world of the 'svermerne' during the Radical Reformation! The discussion breaks down three intriguing groups: Anabaptists, spiritualists, and evangelical rationalists. Delve into the Anabaptists' distinctive views on baptism, their belief in a corrupt historical church, and the legacy of key figures like Conrad Grebel. Wisløff also touches on the violent Münster uprising and the emergence of the peaceful Mennonite identity under Menno Simons. It's a riveting journey through radical faith and community dynamics!
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Threefold Shape Of The Radical Reformation
- Wisløff groups the Radical Reformation into three main streams: the Anabaptists (døperne), the spiritualists, and the evangelical rationalists (often antitrinitarian).
- He emphasizes that
Zwickau Prophets In Wittenberg
- Wisløff recounts the Zwickau prophets arriving in Wittenberg and confronting Melanchthon with ecstatic claims of heavenly visions.
- He links these prophets to Thomas Müntzer and the social unrest leading up to 1524–1525.
Why Anabaptists Rejected Infant Baptism
- The Anabaptists began in Zurich among Zwingli's disciples but developed a distinct ecclesiology rejecting infant baptism and the old church-folk synthesis.
- Wisløff stresses their voluntarist covenant model: membership follows personal conviction and a disciplined community life.