500 From Martin Luther to Joel Osteen: 3 Zwingli and the Swiss Brethren

Описание: In this history of Christianity class, Sean Finnegan covers the Swiss Reformation, spearheaded by Ulrich Zwingli in Zurich as well as the formation of the sect of Anabaptists known as the Swiss Brethren, including Conrad Grebel, Felix Manz, and George Blaurock. Events include:

1519 Ulrich Zwingli begins Reformation in Zurich
1529 Zwingli and Luther part ways over communion
1523 Conrad Grebel broke with Zwingli
1525 Founding of first Anabaptist house church
1527 Felix Manz martyred by Protestants
1529 George Blaurock burned at the stake

Course Notes: http://restitutio.org/wp-content/uplo...

This lecture 3 of a 15 lecture history of Christianity class called "500" in which Sean Finnegan narrates the tale of church history from Martin Luther to Joel Osteen, covering the years 1500 to 2000.

Here is the class description:
500 years ago, there was only one Christian denomination throughout most of the world. 500 years ago, the church and the government killed those who resisted tradition. 500 years ago, no one could read the Bible in their own language.

How did we get from there to here? Discover the wild and exciting story of Christianity for the last 500 years, so you can understand how the world ended up the way it is now, avoid repeating the mistakes of the past, and gain inspiration from heroic people who made a difference.

For more information about this class or to access other lectures and articles by Sean Finnegan, visit http://restitutio.org