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In order to save themselves from religious persecution during the Separatist movement in 1607, John Smyth (1560-1612) and Thomas Helwys (1550-1616) were subjected to leave England along with their congregation. Soon after their arrival in Holland, Smyth’s faith grew in credobaptism and he rejected paedobaptism. To prove his point, Smyth baptized himself by pouring water […]