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What was the main conflict around the church in Altona, Germany?
Marriage between Mennonites and non-Mennonites
Where did the most wealthy group of Mennonites live?
The Dutch Republic.
What was the name of the Revolution that pressured Mennonites to bear arms through the passing of "Test Acts"?
The American Revolution.
What is one word to summarize Anabaptist worship?
Reactionary.
Who was the largest Anabaptist split between?
Reistan’s and the Amish.
What were the 3 historical phenomena's the Anabaptist's had to work in and through in the 17th and 18th century?
Religious Toleration, State-Building, and the Enlightenment
What were the two Mother Colonies in Russia?
Chortiza and Molochna.
Why were weaker governments in North America an attractive incentive for Mennonites to migrate?
Religious Toleration.
What is the book which compiles stories of Anabaptists persecuted to the point of death?
Martyr's Mirror
Who was the leader of the Amish?
Jacob Amman.
When the Anabaptists changed their name to mean "baptism-minded" how was it spelt in the Dutch translation? *hint it starts with a D
Doopsgezinden
What were two of the three facets that defined the identity of Mennonite Colonies?
1) U- shaped seating in services emphasizing community.
2) Evangelism ban emphasizing separation.
3) Authoritative administrative structures within the colony.
Name Two details about Peter Weber.
Answers possible: Sought to Re-energize Mennonite Spiritual Life, Concerned with Inward>External, Drew from outside traditions, removed from post in favor of tradition, borrowed language from Pietist movement, etc.
What are 4 things that characterize Pietism that Meaghan referenced?
Personal conversion, social activism, biblical study, and godliness.
What year did the Swiss split take place?
1711.