Includes bibliographical references (p. [469]-479) and index.

Preliminary Material / G. Alexander Kish -- I On the Historiography of the Baptist Movement Among the Hungarians: An Introduction to a New Study of Hungarian Baptist Origins / G. Alexander Kish -- II Pioneers and Pilgrims: The First Attempt to Establish a Baptist Movement in Hungary / G. Alexander Kish -- III The Hidden Years: The Later Work and Ministry of Johann Rottmayer and the Bible Colportage of Antal Novák / G. Alexander Kish -- IV Wandering Apostles and Prophets: The Establishment of a Sustained Baptist Mission in Hungary / G. Alexander Kish -- V Concluding Thoughts on the Establishment of a Lasting Baptist Presence in Hungary / G. Alexander Kish -- Bibliography / G. Alexander Kish -- Index of Names / G. Alexander Kish -- Index of Places / G. Alexander Kish -- Subject Index / G. Alexander Kish.

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This study of the origins of the Baptist movement among the Hungarians examines the two attempts to establish a sustained Baptist mission in the Kingdom of Hungary during the nineteenth century: the first unsuccessful attempt begun in 1846 and the second attempt begun in 1873, which resulted in a sustained Baptist presence in Hungary. The primary question the study addresses is why the first attempt came to naught while the second attempt quickly flourished. Related to this is the question of whether any organic connection exists between the two Baptist mission endeavors. In answering these questions interesting themes concerning the intersection of Christian mission, socio-political concerns, and cultural-linguistic tensions are addressed.