Who was Melchior Hoffman? Founder of Dutch Anabaptism | Hoffman's Significance to Mennonites

Menno Simons is often considered the founder of the Mennonites, but he is not the founder of Dutch Anabaptism. Menno converted to peaceful Dutch Anabaptism in 1536, which has been established by a man named Melchior Hoffman. Hoffman was a prominent Sacramentalist and Lutheran, but when he came to the free city of Strasbourg, he converted to Anabaptism. Upon his rebaptism, Hoffman went on a mission to transplant Anabaptism to the North, with an apocalyptic twist!
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[@Airman1121]

Hoffman seems like an interesting figure in history.

[@DainetheHistorian]

I agree, certainly an important historical figure as-well.

[@Airman1121]

@@DainetheHistorian Thank you for your response. As a descendant of Swiss Anabaptists. Your video "Spread of the Anabaptists (Complete Documentary) The Amish, Mennonites, and Hutterites" was great and led me into discovering my roots. I really appreciate your content.

[@acjohn6995]

I left a big city for KS and hang out with Anabaptists, mostly Holdeman folks. After experiencing the simplicity in which one can live, I find the modern world to be totally insane.

[@DjornNorthfield]

Looking forward to the video on Münster.

[@DainetheHistorian]

Thank you Djorn, it will be good! I am curious, do you happen to be Mennonite? I have come across your last name several times during my studies.

[@godisreality7014]

A violent day of Wrath is coming.

[@acjohn6995]

One can only hope.

[@godisreality7014]

@@acjohn6995 Our only hope is in God and that is the message of history and "time".

[@godisreality7014]

The Brethren did not call themselves "Anabaptists", this nomer was given them by the enemy.

[@susanabueckert1533]

Hi, do you have the whole story in hiegerman as well?

[@DainetheHistorian]

Hi Susana, no unfortunately I do not have the story in Hie German.