Discuss the development of Anabaptism and its major figures. What was revolutionary about it?
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: The basic ideas should be mentioned, including the rejection of existing civil society. Major figures were Müntzer, Jan of Leiden, Simons, and Hutter. They originally advocated the violent takeover of cities, abolition of private property, and polygamy, but then modified their views.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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