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Who Was Menno Simons?

Posted on October 14, 2017March 11, 2021 By Stephen Bedard 2 Comments on Who Was Menno Simons?
Anabaptists

Many people are vaguely aware of Mennonites but do not understand where they came from or what they believe. They may think of the Amish and a rejection of technology, but that is only one part of a larger groups called the Anabaptists.

An important figure and the man who has lent his name to the Mennonites is Menno Simons. Menno Simons may not be as well known as Calvin or Luther but he is still a powerful figure in church history. I encourage you to watch this short video and learn about this influential Christian.


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2 thoughts on “Who Was Menno Simons?”

  1. Isabell says:
    March 12, 2018 at 5:00 am

    Hello, was Menno Simons jewish?

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    1. Stephen Bedard says:
      March 13, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      No he was not Jewish. He was a Catholic priest before becoming an Anabaptist.

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