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==The debate==

==The debate==

The colloquy took place from October 1-4, 1529.<ref name="Britannica"/> Luther and Zwingli were the main representatives for their respective viewpoints.<ref name="TurningPoint"/> In addition, other important figures in the debates were [[Philipp Melanchthon]], [[John Oecolampadius]], and [[Martin Bucer]].<ref name="Britannica"/> These people held discussions prior to the debates, which included numerous people, including Philip of Hesse, Duke Ulrich of [[Württemberg]], numerous delegates from participating states, and about 60 guests.<ref name="Britannica"/> While Zwingli willingly and eagerly participated, Luther did not wish to attend,<ref name="Christianity.com"/> and he only went after Melanchthon convinced him to.<ref name="TurningPoint"/>

The colloquy took place from October 1-4, 1529.<ref name="Britannica"/> Luther and Zwingli were the leaders of their respective viewpoints.<ref name="TurningPoint"/> In addition, other important figures in the debates were [[Philipp Melanchthon]], [[John Oecolampadius]], and [[Martin Bucer]].<ref name="Britannica"/> These people held discussions prior to the debates, which included numerous people, including Philip of Hesse, Duke Ulrich of [[Württemberg]], numerous delegates from participating states, and about 60 guests.<ref name="Britannica"/> While Zwingli willingly and eagerly participated, Luther did not wish to attend,<ref name="Christianity.com"/> and he only went after Melanchthon convinced him to.<ref name="TurningPoint"/>

 

The debate revolved around the exact nature of [[Real presence|the presence of Christ during the Eucharist]].<ref name="Britannica"/> From almost the beginning of the debate, it was clear that no agreement would be reached.<ref name="TurningPoint"/> While Zwingli tried to have a worthwhile discussion, Luther, who made clear at the beginning that he would not change his views, did not appear to have an desire to a substantive debate.<ref name="TurningPoint"/> By the end, although Bucer believed an agreement could be reached, Luther and Zwingli thought otherwise.<ref name="Britannica"/>

==References==

==References==