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The Marburg Colloquy was a major debate of the Protestant Reformation that was held between October 1-4, 1529. It was over the Eucharist and was held in the town of Marburg, in modern-day Germany, between various Reformers. Although the Reformers agreed on nearly every doctrinal issue, they were strongly divided over the Eucharist, and the Marburg Colloquy did not solve this disagreement.
Background
Theological background
By the time of the Reformation, the Roman Catholic Church adhered to the doctrine of transubstantiation, which teaches that the bread and wine of communion would literally become the body and blood of Jesus Christ.[1] Due to the lack of a biblical basis for this doctrine, it was rejected by the Reformers.[1] Despite this, however, they were not united on the issue. Some Reformers, such as Martin Luther believed that Christ's body is present in and with the elements, but not physically.[1][2] Others, such as Ulrich Zwingli believed that communion is a memorial and a sign, and that Christ is spiritually—but not physically—present in the elements.[1][3]
Political impetus and initiation of colloquy
In the second Diet of Speyer in April 1529, a Roman Catholic majority passed a resolution against the Reformation.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Marburg Colloquy Failed to Reach Consensus. Christianity.com. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ↑ Wax, Travin (February 11, 2008). Luther vs. Zwingli 2: Luther on the Lord's Supper. The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved December 24, 2016.
- ↑ Wax, Travin (February 12, 2008). Luther vs. Zwingli 3: Zwingli on the Lord's Supper. The Gospel Coalition. Retrieved December 24, 2016.