Followers of Ulrich Zwingli in the Protestant Reformation.
Zwinglism refers to the teachings and practices associated with the Swiss Reformation leader Ulrich Zwingli. Zwinglism emerged in the early 16th century and emphasized the authority of scripture, the priesthood of all believers, and the rejection of certain Catholic practices such as the veneration of saints and the use of images in worship. Zwingli's ideas had a significant influence on the development of Protestantism, particularly in Switzerland.
Huldrych Zwingli (1484 - 1531) is attributed as being the founder of Zwinglism. However, there is a problem in defining Zwinglism, because the basis of Zwingli's theology was the Bible, and not on religious tradition or his own ideas. For more information, see Related links below this box.
Very, very briefly- The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church. The reformation can be said to have taken place in two waves. The first was that of Lutheranism and Zwinglism - major changes in theological thinking occurred. The mass was rejected, the number of sacraments reduced and most importantly Papal authority was rejected. However it was sparked by Martin Luther and his 95 theses. In 1517 he pinned his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg University. The following year he met with Cardinal Cajetan, the Papal Legate in Germany, but nothing was resolved. By 1520 Martin Luther was condemned in the Papal bull and he reacts by burning the bull and other writings. And in 1521 he was excommunicated with the bull Decet Romanum. Charles V enforces this at the Diet of Worms but Luther is protected by Frederick the Wise.
The Protestant Reformation began because Martin Luther thought and believed that the Roman Catholic church was abusing its powers over its followers. It truly began when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to a church door. These Theses attacked the doctrines, practices, and authority of the church. Because of the Protestant Reformation, the Counter-Reformation started.
Huldrych Zwingli (1484 - 1531) is attributed as being the founder of Zwinglism. However, there is a problem in defining Zwinglism, because the basis of Zwingli's theology was the Bible, and not on religious tradition or his own ideas. For more information, see Related links below this box.
Very, very briefly - The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church. The reformation can be said to have taken place in two waves. The first was that of Lutheranism and Zwinglism - major changes in theological thinking occurred. The mass was rejected, the number of sacraments reduced and most importantly Papal authority was rejected. However it was sparked by Martin Luther and his 95 theses. In 1517 he pinned his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg University. The following year he met with Cardinal Cajetan, the Papal Legate in Germany, but nothing was resolved. By 1520 Martin Luther was condemned in the Papal bull and he reacts by burning the bull and other writings. And in 1521 he was excommunicated with the bull Decet Romanum. Charles V enforces this at the Diet of Worms but Luther is protected by Frederick the Wise.
Very, very briefly- The Protestant Reformation was a major 16th century European movement aimed initially at reforming the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. Its religious aspects were supplemented by ambitious political rulers who wanted to extend their power and control at the expense of the Church. The reformation can be said to have taken place in two waves. The first was that of Lutheranism and Zwinglism - major changes in theological thinking occurred. The mass was rejected, the number of sacraments reduced and most importantly Papal authority was rejected. However it was sparked by Martin Luther and his 95 theses. In 1517 he pinned his 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg University. The following year he met with Cardinal Cajetan, the Papal Legate in Germany, but nothing was resolved. By 1520 Martin Luther was condemned in the Papal bull and he reacts by burning the bull and other writings. And in 1521 he was excommunicated with the bull Decet Romanum. Charles V enforces this at the Diet of Worms but Luther is protected by Frederick the Wise.
The Protestant Reformation began because Martin Luther thought and believed that the Roman Catholic church was abusing its powers over its followers. It truly began when Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses to a church door. These Theses attacked the doctrines, practices, and authority of the church. Because of the Protestant Reformation, the Counter-Reformation started.