In the Shadow of Eternity

The 1500s were a time of great upheaval – a time of change. As people tired of the oppression of the ruling state church, they began to rebel, demanding more freedom. Although this rebellion was quickly squashed, the hunger for a new and living faith in God led to the rise of the Anabaptists. Despite horrible persecution, the movement spread like wildfire. Trindl was a young woman caught in these tumultuous times. As she sought to follow the Lord, she faced unspeakable difficulties. Little did she realize that the name and legacy of her husband, Jakob Hutter, would still be known centuries later.