Lesser-Known Reformers: Ulrich Zwingli (1484–1531)

The Protestant Reformation began in two different places, independently of each other, about the same time. Martin Luther nailed his ninety-five theses to the church door in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. Four hundred miles away, in German-speaking Switzerland, Ulrich Zwingli also was becoming convinced that Scripture is our only authority for doctrine and worship.  Luther was the first Lutheran reformer, but Zwingli was the first Reformed reformer. I’ll explain.    Zwingli’s Life...