He reflected on the fall of the "New Jerusalem" in the city of Munster in his Against the Blasphemy of Jan van Leyden, while the influential chapters "The Time of Grace" and "
He reflected on the fall of the "New Jerusalem" in the city of Munster in his Against the Blasphemy of Jan van Leyden, while the influential chapters "The Time of Grace" and "The True Ministers" can be found in his Foundation Book, which led to his persecution. Some sixty years after his death in 1561, his followers would release the Dordrecht Confession of Faith in an attempt to distinguish their beliefs from that of other Anabaptist groups, such as those who would splinter off under the leadership of Jakob Amman. For 10 points, identify this Dutch religious reformer, who gave his name to a church whose largest denomination is now in the U.S. and whose members refuse to bear arms and are known for their simple dress.
He reflected on the fall of the "New Jerusalem" in the city of Munster in his Against the Blasphemy of Jan van Leyden, while the influential chapters "The Time of Grace" and "The True Ministers" can be found in his Foundation Book, which led to his persecution.
Menno Simons [accept either name; do not accept or prompt on "Mennonites"]