Biblical Non-Resistance from the Historic Anabaptist Perspective

by Gary Staats

Publisher:

Gary Staats

, 2008

Overview

Gary Staats’ examines the Anabaptist postion on nonresistance through a study rooted in the book of Matthew. He claims that when historic Anabaptists speak of non-resistance, they are not speaking of a strictly humanistic form of pacifism or of some other form of non-violence outside of the genuine Christian community of believers, but rather grounding their views in the teachings of Christ. He asserts that the views they hold are only applicable to believers who are personally seeking to be disciples of Jesus Christ, and he digs into Scripture to reveal the intricacies of the Anabaptist perspective.

Product Details

• Title: Biblical Non-Resistance from the Historic Anabaptist Perspective
• Author: Gary Staats
• Publisher: Gary Staats
• Print Publication Date: 2008
• Logos Release Date: 2014
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Anabaptists › Doctrines; Government, Resistance to
• Resource ID: LLS:BBCLNONRESISTANAB
• Resource Type: Monograph
• Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-11T17:10:36Z

About Gary Staats

Gary Staats is the former Gale and Harriette Ritz Professor of Old Testament at Winebrenner Theological Seminary in Findlay, Ohio. He is now retired. He received his ThM in New Testament Greek and ThD in biblical studies from Dallas Theological Seminary, his MA in Hebrew and ancient Near Eastern languages at Dropsie College of Hebrew and Cognate Learning, and his PhD in Hebrew and Near Eastern languages at New York University. Dr. Staats has held posts at various schools and in numerous pastorates for many years.