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Martin Bucer ( early German: Martin Butzer; [1] [2] [a] 11 November 1491 – 28 February 1551) was a German Protestant reformer based in Strasbourg who influenced Lutheran, Calvinist, and Anglican doctrines and practices.
Martin Bucer (born November 11, 1491, Schlettstadt (now Sélestat), Alsace—died February 28, 1551, England) was a Protestant reformer, mediator, and liturgical scholar best known for his ceaseless attempts to make peace between conflicting reform groups.
Apr 22, 2022 · Martin Bucer (l. 1491-1551) was a German reformer and theologian who had been a Dominican friar and priest until converted to the Protestant vision by Martin Luther (l. 1483-1546) c. 1518. Bucer is best known for his focus on unity among all Christians, and consequently, he never established his own sect but influenced many.
- Joshua J. Mark
- Martin Bucer was a German reformer who advocated for unity among Protestant sects.
- Martin Bucer is famous for encouraging unity among Christians and reforming the church of Strasbourg.
- Martin Luther accused Martin Bucer of being in league with his enemies at the Diet of Worms.
- Martin Bucer died of natural causes at the age of 59 in 1551 in England.
Oct 11, 2017 · Learn about Martin Bucer, a lesser-known Reformer who bridged the gap between Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin. He pioneered church discipline, small groups, and divorce reform in Strasbourg and Cambridge.
Aug 24, 2010 · Learn about the life and work of Martin Bucer, a prominent Reformer who influenced John Calvin and mediated between Lutherans and Swiss. This biography by Martin Greschat covers Bucer's education, ministry, writings, and exile in the context of the Reformation.
The essays are divided into seven different sections: (1) Bucer and tradition; (2) Bucer compared with Calvin; (3) Bucer involved in dispute; (4) Bucer and justice; (5) Bucer’s person; (6) Bucer and city reformation; and (7) Bucer and ethics.
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As a parish pastor, reformer, diplomat, preacher, and scholar, the former Dominican Bucer would help initiate and stabilize reform throughout the Holy Roman Empire, but chiefly in the imperial free city of Strasbourg.
