In the 16th century Evangelical pastors (Lutheran and Reformed) were required to know Latin, Greek and Hebrew. Knowledge of those languages wasn’t optional for clergy, it was mandatory.
Zwinglius Redivivus
Pastores pascunt, non regunt! — Huldrych Zwingli
About when did the divorce of learning and ministry occur do you think?
in the 19th century with the rise of fundamentalism
Jim, why do you say “Lutheran and Reformed”? Weren’t Lutherans reformed? I thought Luther was the one who started the reform. What am I missing?
‘Reformed’ refers to those who were adherents of the theology of calvin and / or zwingli. ‘reformed’ (little r) refers to the lot.
oh and luther didn’t start ‘the’ reform. he started reform in germany. zwingli started reform in zurich. calvin in geneva. bucer in strassbourg. luther isn’t ‘the’ reformer, he’s ‘a’ reformer- and not even the best or earliest. zwingli actually began his own reforming efforts as early as 1515.
Thanks for that explanation. I enjoy your blog and share it frequently with friends.
you’re a wise soul.
And before them there were Wycliffe and Hus.