Zwingli's Reforms and Teachings

The video discusses Huldrych Zwingli, a key but often overlooked Reformer based in Zürich. It covers his early career, his involvement with Erasmus, and his novel approach to preaching by starting from Matthew 1:1. The video highlights the famous sausage supper incident during Lent, which led to a sermon challenging the Roman Catholic Church's traditions. Zwingli's actions contributed significantly to the Reformation in Zürich, and his legacy is marked by a statue depicting him with a Bible and a sword.

Who is Zwingli often referred to as?

• A renowned artist

• A famous spy

• A well-known scientist

• A forgotten Reformer

Where was Zwingli when Erasmus was assembling the Greek text?

• Basel

• Zürich

• Geneva

• Rome

What unique method did Zwingli use in his preaching?

• He used only parables

• He preached only on Sundays

• He preached in Latin only

• He started from Matthew 1:1 and preached through the Bible

What was the significance of the sausage supper in Zürich?

• It challenged the traditional Lenten fast

• It was a celebration of a local festival

• It was a farewell party for Zwingli

• It marked the beginning of a new church

What was the title of Zwingli's sermon following the sausage supper?

• On the Role of the Church

• On the Power of Prayer

• On the Choice and Freedom of Foods

• On the Importance of Fasting

What did Zwingli criticize about the Roman Catholic Church?

• Its architectural style

• Its support for the arts

• Its lack of music

• Its structures obscuring the gospel

What metaphor did Zwingli use to describe the church's structures?

• A maze

• Scaffolding

• A garden

• A fortress

What was the outcome of Zwingli's reforms in Zürich?

• The city became Reformed

• The city remained Catholic

• The city became a monarchy

• The city was abandoned

How did Zwingli's life come to an end?

• He became a monk

• He was exiled

• He died on the battlefield

• He retired peacefully

What does the statue of Zwingli in Zürich depict him holding?

• A book and a quill

• The Bible and a sword

• A cross and a shield

• A chalice and a staff