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Baptism of Christ

Eighteenth-century baptismal certificate by Heinrich Otto with German text in black and red, surrounded by colorful woodcut illustrations of birds, crowns, and flowers.

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Menno Simons, engraving by Christopher van Sichem, 1605–08.

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Dutch priest

Michael Servetus

Michael Servetus

Spanish theologian

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Jewish prophet and Christian saint

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Konrad Grebel

Swiss religious leader

Holy week. Easter. Valladolid. Procession of Nazarenos carry a cross during the Semana Santa (Holy week before Easter) in Valladolid, Spain. Good Friday

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