Monday, October 22, 2007

Conrad Grebel and the Zurich Anabaptists: Letter to Thomas Muntzer

• What do Grebel et al. mean by "superficial faith," as well as "false forbearance, the hiding of the divine word, and the mixing of it with the human"?
• What is the rationale for their position about singing?
• What are the points of disagreement with Muntzer regarding the Mass?
• What should be the basis for the minister's support?

Augustin Wurzlburger: Proceedings of his trial

• How did Wurzlburger come to be baptized? How did he come to baptize others?
• How do both Wurzlburger and his wife respond to the interrogators; e.g., are they defiant, submissive, etc.?
• What do you notice about the language in which the questions of the second interrogation are framed, and of Wurzlburger's responses?

Peter Riedemann: Account of Our Religion, and Elizabeth, a Dutch Anabaptist Martyr: A Letter

• What is Riedemann's position regarding material goods, and how does he use scripture to support it?
• What do we learn about Elizabeth Munstdorp's marriage and family?
• What does she hope for in life, and why? What does she want for her daughter?
• What is your response to this document?

Laurel Carrington carringt@stolaf.edu
Most recent update: October 22, 2007

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