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According to the passage, Luther was primarily concerned with reforming society along biblical lines.
According to the passage, Luther was primarily concerned with reforming society along biblical lines.
False (B)
Zwingli's humanist background influenced his approach to reformation.
Zwingli's humanist background influenced his approach to reformation.
True (A)
Erasmus was a major influence on Zwingli's theology.
Erasmus was a major influence on Zwingli's theology.
False (B)
Luther and Zwingli had similar views on social reform.
Luther and Zwingli had similar views on social reform.
Calvin appreciated Erasmus' contributions to theology.
Calvin appreciated Erasmus' contributions to theology.
Luther was indifferent to Erasmus' work.
Luther was indifferent to Erasmus' work.
Zwingli came from a background in humane letters.
Zwingli came from a background in humane letters.
Bullinger and Zwingli had similar views on Erasmus.
Bullinger and Zwingli had similar views on Erasmus.
According to the speaker, Zwingli believed that Hercules would not be in heaven.
According to the speaker, Zwingli believed that Hercules would not be in heaven.
The speaker considers themselves a Lutheran.
The speaker considers themselves a Lutheran.
Luther and Zwingli had a good relationship.
Luther and Zwingli had a good relationship.
Zwingli's platonic strand of thought was a significant part of his theology.
Zwingli's platonic strand of thought was a significant part of his theology.
The speaker appreciates Zwingli's views on Providence.
The speaker appreciates Zwingli's views on Providence.
Luther mocked Zwingli for his views on the sacraments.
Luther mocked Zwingli for his views on the sacraments.
The speaker believes that both Luther and Zwingli were patriotic.
The speaker believes that both Luther and Zwingli were patriotic.
The speaker thinks that Luther and Zwingli would naturally come into conflict due to their similarities.
The speaker thinks that Luther and Zwingli would naturally come into conflict due to their similarities.
The Anabaptists were perceived as people who wanted to reform society.
The Anabaptists were perceived as people who wanted to reform society.
Zwingli was a theorist of sacramental care in the Reformation.
Zwingli was a theorist of sacramental care in the Reformation.
Martin Bucer's book 'On The True Care of Souls' is a classic on pastoral ministry in the Reformation.
Martin Bucer's book 'On The True Care of Souls' is a classic on pastoral ministry in the Reformation.
The Reformation shifted the emphasis from word to sacrament.
The Reformation shifted the emphasis from word to sacrament.
The punishments of the Anabaptists were motivated by disagreements over baptismal practices.
The punishments of the Anabaptists were motivated by disagreements over baptismal practices.
Zwingli was a Lutheran theologian.
Zwingli was a Lutheran theologian.
The early reformers did not rethink pastoral ministry in light of the Reformation.
The early reformers did not rethink pastoral ministry in light of the Reformation.
The Greek Apologists played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in England.
The Greek Apologists played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in England.
The author of Matron's Christianity and Liberalism is Gresser.
The author of Matron's Christianity and Liberalism is Gresser.
Luther and Zwingli agreed on the issue of the Lord's Supper at the Colloquy of Marburg in 1525.
Luther and Zwingli agreed on the issue of the Lord's Supper at the Colloquy of Marburg in 1525.
Luther was a humanist before becoming a Reformer.
Luther was a humanist before becoming a Reformer.
The author was baptized as an infant and is not allowed to take communion in Baptist churches.
The author was baptized as an infant and is not allowed to take communion in Baptist churches.
Zwingli's background was not influenced by humanism.
Zwingli's background was not influenced by humanism.
The author disagrees with Baptist churches that don't allow people baptized as infants to take communion.
The author disagrees with Baptist churches that don't allow people baptized as infants to take communion.
For Luther, the Lord's Supper is a trivial matter.
For Luther, the Lord's Supper is a trivial matter.
Calvin's conversion date is well-documented and undisputed.
Calvin's conversion date is well-documented and undisputed.
Paul's language in 2 Corinthians 5 implies that forgiveness is only achieved through faith.
Paul's language in 2 Corinthians 5 implies that forgiveness is only achieved through faith.
All reformers, including Luther, started as humanists.
All reformers, including Luther, started as humanists.
The author thinks that baptism is a peripheral issue in Christianity.
The author thinks that baptism is a peripheral issue in Christianity.
Humanism was a philosophical or theological position.
Humanism was a philosophical or theological position.
Calvin's writings show evidence of an existential crisis similar to Luther's.
Calvin's writings show evidence of an existential crisis similar to Luther's.
The author believes that the Lord's Supper is only for those who are already forgiven through faith.
The author believes that the Lord's Supper is only for those who are already forgiven through faith.
Luther's Reformation was influenced by classical learning.
Luther's Reformation was influenced by classical learning.
Zwingli, like Calvin, retained his humanist style throughout his life.
Zwingli, like Calvin, retained his humanist style throughout his life.
Study Notes
Humanism and the Reformation
- Humanism is a category that doesn't imply a specific theological stance, similar to saying someone is a writer, without indicating their theological position.
- The term "humanist" has modern connotations, which may not accurately reflect the historical context of the Reformation.
- Men of humane letters, like Zwingli, came from a humanist background, which typically involved an interest in the practical reformation of society.
Zwingli and Luther Compared
- Zwingli came to the Reformation from a humanist background, whereas Luther came from a medieval monastic background.
- For Zwingli, the focus was on how to reform Zurich in accordance with God's Word, whereas for Luther, the focus was on finding a gracious God.
- Erasmus was a litmus test for the Reformation figures, with Luther reacting strongly against him, while Zwingli and others appreciated Erasmus' contributions to learning and the revival of languages.
The Rivalry between Zwingli and Luther
- Zwingli's platonic strand in his theology, which included the idea of Hercules being in heaven, was mocked by Luther.
- The rivalry between Zwingli and Luther was partly due to their differing philosophical and theological backgrounds.
- Zwingli, as a humanist, was more interested in practical reformation, whereas Luther focused on theological issues.
The Context of Zwingli's Reforms
- Zwingli's reforms in Zurich involved a shift in pastoral care, with an emphasis on the Word and assurance of faith.
- He was one of the early theorists of pastoral care in the Reformation.
Theological Differences between Zwingli and Luther
- Zwingli's theology was influenced by humanism, whereas Luther's theology was shaped by his medieval monastic background.
- Luther believed in the importance of the Lord's Supper, seeing it as a means of receiving forgiveness, whereas Zwingli held a different view.
The Significance of the Debate
- The debate between Zwingli and Luther was significant, as it highlighted the importance of theological and intellectual context in shaping the Reformation.
- The debate demonstrated that the Reformation was not just a theological movement, but also involved sociological and political factors.
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Understanding the concept of humanism and its distinction from other categories such as reformer. It's a way to categorize people without indicating their theological stance.
