(DOWNLOAD) "Peter Riedemann's Hutterite Confession of Faith" by John J. Friesen # Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
eBook details
- Title: Peter Riedemann's Hutterite Confession of Faith
- Author : John J. Friesen
- Release Date : January 26, 1999
- Genre: Christianity,Books,Religion & Spirituality,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 2574 KB
Description
While in prison during 1540-42, Peter Riedemann writes for the Lutheran ruler, Philip of Hesse. He explains the Hutterite goal of a renewed community and dispels popular misconceptions. The Hutterites quickly accept the Confession as their own.
Riedemann creatively weaves together a fresh reading of the Bible with the classical creeds. He produces a powerful synthesis of Scripture and tradition on which to base Christian community. His dynamic vision of radical and communal discipleship still challenges believers toward greater faithfulness to the Lord and to each other.
Riedemann's Confession gives theological grounding for the Hutterite understanding of economic communalism and offers practical examples of it. This confession still guides Hutterite communities. Includes a translation of the 1565 German edition along with a new history of Riedemann.