ZWINGLI, ULRICH


Meaning of ZWINGLI, ULRICH in English

(1484-1531) Swiss leader of Reformation; influenced by Erasmus ; opposed sale of mercenaries by Swiss; Bible, not church, is source of doctrine; differed with Luther over Lord's Supper; some of his followers broke away to form Anabaptists whom he persecuted; wrote 1. Concerning Freedom and Choice of

Food and 2. Sixty-seven Conclusions ; politically minded; he was killed in battle of Kappel against Catholics

Theological and philosophical biography English dict.      Английский словарь богословской и философской биографии .