Anabaptism — An a*bap tism, n. [L. anabaptismus, Gr. anabaptismo s: cf. F. anabaptisme. See {Anabaptize}.] The doctrine of the Anabaptists. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anabaptism — (n.) 1640s (as a Christian doctrine, with capital A , from 1570s), from M.L. anabaptismus, from Late Gk. anabaptismos, from ana up (in place or time), back again, anew (see ANA (Cf. ana )) + baptismos baptism (see BAPTISM (Cf. baptism)) … Etymology dictionary
anabaptism — noun Etymology: New Latin anabaptismus, from Late Greek anabaptismos rebaptism, from anabaptizein to rebaptize, from Greek ana again + baptizein to baptize Date: 1575 1. capitalized a. the doctrine or practices of the Anabaptists b. the… … New Collegiate Dictionary
Anabaptism — See Anabaptist. * * * … Universalium
anabaptism — an·a·bap·tism || ‚ænÉ™ bæptɪzÉ™m n. beliefs of the Anabaptists (Christian sect opposed to infant baptism) … English contemporary dictionary
Anabaptism — The beliefs held by various extreme Protestant groups characterised by their refusal to allow their children to be baptised … Who’s Who in Christianity
Anabaptism — [ˌanə baptɪz(ə)m] noun the doctrine that baptism should only be administered to believing adults, held by a Protestant sect of the 16th century. Derivatives Anabaptist noun & adjective Origin C16: via eccles. L. from Gk anabaptismos, from ana… … English new terms dictionary
anabaptism — an·a·bap·tism … English syllables
Anabaptism — n. the doctrine that baptism should only be administered to believing adults. Derivatives: Anabaptist n. Etymology: eccl.L anabaptismus f. Gk anabaptismos (as ANA , BAPTISM) … Useful english dictionary
Theology of Anabaptism — Anabaptists ( re baptizers , from Greek ανα and βαπτιζω ) are Christians of the Radical Reformation.OverviewThe leading elements of Anabaptist theology are:;Believer s Baptism: Baptism is to be administered to believers only.;Symbolism of Holy… … Wikipedia
