mar 5, 1523 - Zwingli’s 67 Articles

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Ulrich Zwingli was a leader of the Reformation in Switzerland. Born during a time of emerging Swiss patriotism and increasing criticism of the Swiss mercenary system, he attended the University of Vienna and the University of Basel, a scholarly center of Renaissance humanism. He continued his studies while he served as a pastor in Glarus and later in Einsiedeln, where he was influenced by the writings of Erasmus. Zwingli's 67 Articles was a document of 67 statements that clearly showed the way and direction of Zwingli’s thinking.