1525 did see the spread of the Anabaptist movement. Sometimes called the Radical Reformation, this group of people challenged the Reformation from the other side of the aisle. Its rejection of infant baptism is just a small part of their total overthrow of a Reformed idea of Sola Scriptura.
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Walking the Old Paths: Two votes
As we walk down the old paths of the German Reformation, we come to compare Zurich and Strasbourg in two votes taken to end and abolish the Mass in the city. And from those votes we can find a lesson for today.
Walking the Old Paths: Citizenship in Strasbourg
The walk takes us back to Strasbourg, and a new question that arises in 1524. The reformers and the Romanists do battle again over a surprising question of citizenship.
Walking the Old Paths: 1524 Fraumunster in Zurich
A lesson in giving up earthly power for the Kingdom of Heaven in the Fraumunster church in Zurich in 1524.
Walking the Old Paths: Kidnap, Killing, and Carthusians
The tension in Switzerland was high and this incident in 1524 shows the tension on both sides, but ends with death. Many lessons can be learned from mob mentality to persecution for righteousness sake. Take a walk down this path and learn about Zurich in 1524.
Walking the Old Paths: The Reformation in the rest of Switzerland 1523
The aftermath of the Zurich debates in 1523 had impact around the rest of Switzerland. A quick look at St. Gall and Appenzell as the Reformation continues through Bible studies and priests. The word of God marches on in power.
Walking the Old Paths: Strasbourg in 1523 The coming of Bucer
Walking the Old Paths explores the year 1523 in Strasbourg, the imperial free city. This is the year that Matthew Zell got reinforcements for his work including Casper Hedio, Wolfgang Captio, and Martin Bucer. Take a listen to see how this applies to us today.