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[[File:Marburg Colloquy.jpg|thumb|350px|A 1557 wood carving of the Marburg Colloquy.]]

[[File:Marburg Colloquy.jpg|thumb|350px|A 1557 wood carving of the Marburg Colloquy.]]

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.

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==

==Background==

==The debate==

==The debate==

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 included [[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 included [[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"/>

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"/>