John Smyth (jan 1, 1554 – jan 1, 1612)
Description:
Early leader of Baptist movement in England. Convinced of believers baptism as a result of study of Scripture and conversations with Mennonites.Eventually, General Baptists and Particular Baptists were formed along the lines of Arminianism and Calvinism.
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Date:
jan 1, 1554
jan 1, 1612
~ 58 years