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Hardcore HistoryFeb 20, 2000
“One of the few actual books on the subject in English, written by Anthony Arthur, discussing Bernard Rothman's sermons and their impact on the Anabaptist movement.”
Sentiment: Passing Reference
Trigger: Anabaptist movement literature
For: Readers interested in Anabaptist history
Key quote: “One of the few actual books on the subject in English, written by Anthony Arthur, discussing Bernard Rothman's sermons and their impact on the Anabaptist movement.”
The host mentions 'The Anabaptist Story' as one of the few English books covering the Anabaptist movement. It highlights the significance of Bernard Rothman's sermons in this context.
“The excerpt discusses a staged event involving Jan van Leiden and a goldsmith, as described in Anthony Arthur's book, 'The Taylor King'.”
Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: theocratic biblical kings
For: Readers interested in historical theocracy and cult dynamics
Key quote: “As Gressbeck, who's one of the chroniclers, records the event, the goldsmith said God had told him in a vision that Jan van Leiden, famous as a soldier and prophet, was to be their new David.”
The host discusses the bizarre events surrounding Jan van Leiden's rise to power in Munster, as depicted in Anthony Arthur's book 'The Taylor King.' The book is highlighted for its exploration of the strange dynamics of messianic cult leaders and the historical context of this theocracy.