Secret Church, The (Louise A. Vernon)
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ISBN: 0836117832 / Publisher: Herald Pr, December 1967
When three young people become involved with the Anabaptists during the Reformation, they and their families experience first-hand the persecution of that sect in sixteenth-century Europe.
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The Anabaptists are a small group of Christians who believe that everyone is a priest and should be able to study the Bible. They refuse to baptize their babies, and instead baptize adults on a confession of faith in Christ. Because of these heretical acts they are persecuted and sometimes put in prison.Richard lives in Germany and is caught up with the Anabaptists when his cousin Otto shows up seeking refuge. Richard needs help to hide Otto, but can he trust his friend Trudi? Her father hates the Anabaptists and wants to get rid of the whole movement!Join Richard as he helps his family, runs from guards, meets the legendary Menno Simons, and decides for himself whether he too wants to join the secret church.
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