Huldrych Zwingli

Huldrych Zwingli

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Huldrych Zwingli was a prominent Swiss theologian and a key figure in the Protestant Reformation, known for his role in the establishment of the Reformed tradition in Switzerland. He championed the idea of a church that was integrated into the civic and social life of the community, advocating for a faith that focused on the teachings of the Bible and the principles of humanism. Zwingli's reforms emphasized the authority of scripture over church tradition, leading to significant changes in worship and church governance.

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Huldrych Zwingli is known as the first reformer of Switzerland and was involved in an extramarital affair that resulted in a pregnancy.

Sexarbeit im Mittelalter: Geschichten aus dem Prostitutionsmilieu
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2026-06-01
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Zwingli introduced a new form of Eucharist in 1525, emphasizing a communal experience during the Last Supper.

Grossmünster-Pfarrer Walti im Interview zur Zukunft der reformierten Kirche
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-07-20
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Huldrych Zwingli was a key figure in the Reformation and established a significant educational institution in Zurich.

Zwingli gründet den Vorläufer der Universität Zürich
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-06-18
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Huldrych Zwingli was a leader of the Reformation in Zurich and initially a close ally of Grebel.

Fünf Orte, an denen sich ihr Schicksal entschied
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-05-28
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Huldrych Zwingli was a prominent reformer who participated as a field preacher at Marignano and later became a staunch opponent of mercenary service.

Die Schlacht, die die Schweiz erschütterte
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-27
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Huldrych Zwingli is referenced as a historical figure who envisioned a Christian community under God's word.

Wie die Kirche sich selbst abschafft
Neue Zürcher Zeitung·SwitzerlandSwitzerland· 2025-04-10
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