Term

Swiss Brethren (Ch. 4)

A circle of supporters around Conrad Grebel who advocated for believer's baptism according to the Scriptures rather than infant baptism.

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Definition

A circle of supporters around Conrad Grebel, who argued against infant baptism in favor of believer's baptism according to the Scriptures.

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Sources

  1. 1.Jerald C. Brauer and B. A. Gerrish, ed. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. (Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971). 371Original citation: Brauer, Jerald C., and B. A. Gerrish, eds. The Westminster Dictionary of Church History. Philadelphia: Westminster Press, 1971, 371.

Last revised August 14, 2026