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Jan Rieuwertsz (Rieuwers), (1617-ca. 1685), was a publisher at [[Amsterdam (Noord-Holland, Netherlands)|Amsterdam]], and from 1675 the official printer of this city. He published a large number of books by Mennonite authors, including [[Schabaelje, Jan Philipsz (Philipsen) (ca. 1585-1656)|Schabaelje]], [[Galenus Abrahamsz de Haan (1622-1706)|Galenus Abrahamsz]], Reynier Wijbrandsz, [[Braght, Tieleman Jansz van (1625-1664)|Tieleman Jansz van Braght ]](several editions of <em>Schole der Deught</em>), [[Verduin, Abraham (1668-1756)|Abraham Verduin]], and many [[Galenists|Galenist ]]pamphlets during the “[[Lammerenkrijgh|Lammerenkrijgh]]”. Rieuwertsz also printed books by D. R. Camphuyzen and the philosopher Descartes.

Rieuwertsz was a member of the [[Flemish Mennonites|Flemish]] ([[Lamist Mennonite Church (Amsterdam, Netherlands)|Lamist)]] Mennonite congregation of Amsterdam and a warm adherent of Galenus Abrahamsz, whom he supported in the conflict with the conservatives. Rieuwertsz’ well-known bookshop, “Het Martelaarsboek,” was located on Dirk-van-Hasseltsteeg and later on Beursstraat. This shop was the meeting place of the [[Collegiants|Collegiants ]]and other “enlightened spirits.” In 1646 the Collegiant meetings in this bookshop were prohibited by the magistrates of Amsterdam.

Rieuwertsz played an influential part in the Amsterdam Mennonite life of the 17th century, as well as in Protestant liberalism in general. His friendship with the Jewish philosopher [[Spinoza, Baruch de (1632-1677)|Spinoza]] was severely censured by the more conservative Mennonites.

Barend Rieuwersz was a deacon of the [[Groningen Old Flemish Mennonites|(Groningen) Old Flemish]] Mennonite congregation at Amsterdam about 1625. No relationship has been ascertained between this Barend Rieuwersz and Jan Rieuwertsz.
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