Abstract
Smyth and Helwys are often described by theologically moderate Baptists in the USA as strident advocates for religious freedom who grounded their claims in radical notions of human rights and the ultimate autonomy of individual believers. Such a description is anachronistic. These modern, Enlightenment ideas were not part of the prevailing intellectual vernacular of early 17th-century England. This article takes a fresh look at their work in historical context.
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