I Appeal to Scripture!: The Life and Writings of Michael Sattler Rosemont with Thornton Wilder on the

with Thornton Wilder on the side

it involves the whole person and lifestyle

Now a happily married father of three

curator of Fitz Hugh Ludlow Memorial Library (1974-2002) and the Aldrich Archives (1974-present)

winner of the National Book Critics Circle Prize in Criticism

I Appeal to Scripture!: The Life and Writings of Michael Sattler Rosemont with Thornton Wilder on theDisintegration threatened the nearly two year old Anabaptist movement in 1526 in Switzerland and southern Germany. Quarrelling individuals with bizarre theology and behavior threatened the movement's stability; ruthless persecution threatened its existence. Could Anabaptism survive much longer? It was a moment of great crisis and great opportunity. Engulfed in persecution, embroiled in doctrinal disputes, and lacking adequate leadership, the