Swiss Brethren formulate the Schleitheim Articles
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The Schleitheim agreement sets out seven articles concerning baptism, discipline, communion, separation, ministers, violence, and oaths.
Historical context
It articulates a particular Anabaptist community's boundaries amid Reformation disputes rather than a creed accepted by every Protestant.
Key points
- Baptism is connected with repentance and personal profession of faith.
- Church discipline and the shared meal are treated together.
- The articles reject the Christian's use of the sword and oath-taking.
People
- Michael Sattler
Sources and further reading
- The Schleitheim Confession
University-hosted excerpts with the conference date and article headings.