Schwärmer
Schwärmer, a derogatory term for the Anabaptists, used by the Reformers and the official church historians mainly in Lutheran lands, best translated as "enthusiasts", with the connotation of "fanatics." The real Schwärmer of the 16th century were the Inspirationists who relied on inner inspirations and visions, such as the Zwickau Prophets, Thomas Müntzer, and David Joris.
| Author(s) | Robert Friedmann |
|---|---|
| Date Published | 1959 |
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Friedmann, Robert. "Schwärmer." Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. 1959. Web. 21 Nov 2024. https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schw%C3%A4rmer&oldid=77668.
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Friedmann, Robert. (1959). Schwärmer. Global Anabaptist Mennonite Encyclopedia Online. Retrieved 21 November 2024, from https://gameo.org/index.php?title=Schw%C3%A4rmer&oldid=77668.
Adapted by permission of Herald Press, Harrisonburg, Virginia, from Mennonite Encyclopedia, Vol. 4, p. 486. All rights reserved.
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