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Luca Baschera

    Following Zwingli
    • Following Zwingli

      Applying the Past in Reformation Zurich

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Focusing on the sixteenth-century reform movement, this book delves into how Zwingli and his humanist colleagues in Zurich utilized biblical, historical, literary, and political frameworks to advocate for radical reforms. It examines the interplay of history, scholarship, and memory, highlighting the relevance of antiquity, early Christianity, and the Middle Ages in shaping the Zurich reformers' ideas and actions. Through this exploration, the text reveals the depth of their intellectual pursuits and the historical context of their reformative efforts.

      Following Zwingli