The Theologian of Early Anabaptism Who Died for Politics

Figures like Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, and Michael Sattler are well known for their roles in the founding and first years of the Anabaptist movement. But there was another figure important to the beginnings of Anabaptism that we rarely hear about. This man, Balthasar Hubmaier, did significant work on Anabaptist theology up to his martyrdom in 1528. He also had his share of weakness and struggle. Dean Taylor gives a profile of who Hubmaier was, what he contributed to the Anabaptist movement, and how his failings led to tragedy. Subscribe to Anabaptist Origins! https://www.youtube.com/@anabaptistorigins John Ruth's episode about Conrad Grebel: https://youtu.be/RjOqWK4OCnI The writings of Balthasar Hubmaier: https://amzn.to/40umGgA The Chronicle of the Hutterian Brethren Volume 1: https://kingdomreading.com/product/the-chronicle-of-the-hutterian-brethren-volume-1/ The Chronicle of the Hutterian Brethren Volume 2: https://kingdomreading.com/product/the-chronicle-of-the-hutterian-brethren-volume-2/ Balthasar Hubmaier’s Use of the Church Fathers, by Andrew Klager: (visit https://www.thefreelibrary.com/ and search this title) The Eucharistic Theology and Ethics of Balthasar Hubmaier by Kirk R. MacGregor: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41474573 Special thanks to Zollikon Institute (https://zollikon.org/) for the hospitality and filming location. Our other YouTube channels: Anabaptist Origins: https://www.youtube.com/@AnabaptistOrigins Developing as a Servant: https://www.youtube.com/@DevelopingasaServant Read essays: https://anabaptistperspectives.org/blog/ Listen to essays as a podcast: https://essays-for-king-jesus.captivate.fm/listen The views expressed by our guests are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Anabaptist Perspectives or Wellspring Mennonite Church.