Known for his steadfast faith and leadership among the Mennonites, Landis's execution marked a significant moment in the history of Anabaptist persecution.
Little is known about his early life, but he emerged as a prominent figure within the Anabaptist community, which faced severe persecution from both Protestant and Catholic authorities.
The Swiss authorities, particularly in Zürich, were determined to eradicate Anabaptism, viewing it as a threat to both religious and social order.
He repeatedly expressed this conviction before his execution on September 30, 1614, making it a central aspect of his theological and political resistance to the authorities.
It exemplified the extreme measures taken by authorities to suppress religious dissent and highlighted the resilience of the Anabaptist faith.