Martin Bucer
Martin Bucer (November 11, 1491âFebruary 28, 1551) was a Protestant Reformer and scholar who is best known for reconciling differing Reform groups and contributing to the development of various Protestant traditions.
Early life
Bucer was born on November 11, 1491 in the town of Schlettstadt, near Strasbourg in the German-speaking area of modern-day France.[1] Although from a very poor family (his father was a cobbler), Bucer was able to attend a prestigious Dominican-led Latin school in Schlettstadt, in which he took to join in 1506.[1][2] In 1516, Bucer transferred to Heidelberg, in modern-day Germany, to another Dominican institution for the purpose of continuing his education.[1] One of his professors there was Johannes Brenz, who would also become a Reformer, and Bucer became influenced by Erasmus during this time.[1]
References
- â 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Martin Bucer. reformation500.csl.edu. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
- â Trinterud, L.J. Martin Bucer. Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved December 22, 2016.
Further reading
- Greschat, Martin. Martin Bucer: A Reformer and His Times. (Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2004).