The origins of the Baptist movement among the Hungarians : a history of the Baptists in the kingdom of Hungary from 1846 to 1893 / / by G. Alexander Kish.

• Superior document: Brill's series in church history, v. 54
• Author: Kish, G. Alexander
• Year of Publication: 2012
• Language: English
• Series: Brill's series in church history ; d. 54.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (497 p.)
• Notes: Description based upon print version of record.
• Other title: Preliminary Material /; I On the Historiography of the Baptist Movement Among the Hungarians: An Introduction to a New Study of Hungarian Baptist Origins /; II Pioneers and Pilgrims: The First Attempt to Establish a Baptist Movement in Hungary /; III The Hidden Years: The Later Work and Ministry of Johann Rottmayer and the Bible Colportage of Antal Novák /; IV Wandering Apostles and Prophets: The Establishment of a Sustained Baptist Mission in Hungary /; V Concluding Thoughts on the Establishment of a Lasting Baptist Presence in Hungary /; Bibliography /; Index of Names /; Index of Places /; Subject Index /
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
• ISBN: 1283366096; 9786613366092; 9004221123
• ISSN: 1572-4107
• Hierarchical level: Monograph
• Statement of Responsibility: by G. Alexander Kish.

This study of the origins of the Baptist movement among the Hungarians examines the two attempts to establish a sustained Baptist mission in the Kingdom of Hungary during the nineteenth century: the first unsuccessful attempt begun in 1846 and the second attempt begun in 1873, which resulted in a sustained Baptist presence in Hungary. The primary question the study addresses is why the first attempt came to naught while the second attempt quickly flourished. Related to this is the question of whether any organic connection exists between the two Baptist mission endeavors. In answering these questions interesting themes concerning the intersection of Christian mission, socio-political concerns, and cultural-linguistic tensions are addressed.