Route The Bridge of the Anabaptists
(photo of 1918, the bridge will collapse in 1924)
Maurizio Benazzi
A late spring on the trail
of Anabaptists
Dedicated to Roberto, a friend Anabaptist
You can also discover the Anabaptists walking. It's better than a 'unlikely history lesson of religion in any university, under the strict control of the ministry programs of the center and center. Maybe you can go out with a degree in history of religions from La Sapienza in Rome knew by heart - just like parrots indoctrinated - Marian miracles of hysterical women in Africa but it is almost impossible to investigate the presence of those who were persecuted in Europe for all Christian denominations. Quell'attestato issued in Rome in Piazza Aldo Moro, call university education, should measure the degree of acculturation but good to see the miseries of a culture too often groping in the fetish, the sensational or worse in the magic of the tribal rites cd Christianized . The Waldenses sponsor of the rest of the handful that type of courses have a place among the teachers that protect the tooth and nail. Woe to challenge it. Behind them is a bigwig.
Today Chemin des Anabaptistes is a cultural journey in the footsteps of the Protestant radical reform or popular as other commentators, that in the 17th century found refuge in the Jura Alps. Pushed by Zurich and eastern Switzerland and then the Emmental, the Anabaptists found a living, thanks to the sheep, on the arc Jura.
A two-day course allows you to discover their lives and their faith. The walk starts at various stations and touches Sonceboz rich history. Through a journey through meadows, tree-lined streets and deep gorges, visit the caves, used as a natural refrigerator, where you will find many entries by the Anabaptists.
On Sonnenberg, archivist of the Mennonites, you can discover ancient Froschauer Bible, one of the first printing of the translation of Zwingli.
One of the most interesting sections of the trail allows you to visit what is left of the "Pont des Anabaptistes" thrown over the gorge of Combe du Bez, where families Anabaptist hiding their forbidden texts.
Spring will soon arrive to take advantage of making a spiritual journey so amazing. There are no "claims" to be acquired, but life and faith in freedom.
thank Maurizio Benazzi Quaker friend and brother that allowed me to republish this fine article already proposed to her readers Ecumenical - Quakers North
on http://www.ecumenici.it/
P er a cultural tourist itinerary:
http://www.eenc.ch/files/ Brochure 20Flyer%%% 20Excursions 20Jura-1.pdf