The Reformation - Ulrich Zwingli

The transcript discusses reform movements outside Germany, focusing on Ulrich Zwingli in Zurich, Switzerland. Zwingli embraced Luther's teachings and shifted the Zurich Church to Protestant ideals by 1519. He advocated for a church stripped of opulence, emphasizing faith as the source of salvation. Zwingli's ideas gradually led to a reformation in Zurich, supported by governmental actions. From Zwingli's circle, more radical groups like the Anabaptists emerged, advocating for separation of church and state.

Who was the priest in Zurich that embraced Luther's teachings and shifted the church towards Protestant ideals?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Thomas Müntzer

• Ulrich Zwingli

What was a key aspect of Zwingli's approach to reforming the church?

• Building larger cathedrals

• Increasing church taxes

• Focusing on faith as the source of salvation

• Maintaining traditional church opulence

What did Zwingli believe should be removed from the church?

• The use of Latin in services

• The role of priests

• All forms of music

• Practices not found in the New Testament

Which group emerged from Zwingli's followers and had differing views on baptism?

• Lutherans

• Calvinists

• Anabaptists

• Catholics

What was one of the beliefs of the Anabaptist sect?

• Swearing oaths is necessary

• Refusal to bear arms

• Baptism should be performed on infants

• Church and state should be united