about the book
This centuries-old document explains five core beliefs that led thousands of Christians to choose exile rather than safety and many to choose martyrdom rather than long life.
The Hutterites, the sectarian Anabaptist group that compiled these writings – attributed to one of the group’s leaders, Peter Walpot – believed that Christianity had deviated from its original simplicity. The result of biblical interpretation carried out in secret meetings, refugee camps, and palace dungeons, this statement of faith presents practical applications of core Christian teachings. A diligent new translation and historical introduction help guide today’s reader.
