Here We Stand The Majestic Beard of Zurich: Heinrich Bullinger (1504–1575)
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Oct 20, 2024 Explore the fascinating reasons why Reformers grew beards—a bold statement against the clean-shaven clergy. Discover Heinrich Bullinger's pivotal role in Zurich's Reformation, especially after Zwingli's death. Dive into his groundbreaking covenant theology, rooted in Zwingli's teachings. Learn how his life journey, from a transformative conversion to becoming Zurich's chief minister, shaped religious discourse. This episode also touches on the contentious relationship with Anabaptists and Bullinger's quest for peace in a turbulent time.
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Beard As Theological Statement
- Reformers grew beards to reject the celibate, clean-shaven medieval priesthood and signal restored maleness and humanity.
- The beard served as a visible theological and cultural statement in the Reformation.
Bullinger's Personal Succession
- Heinrich Bullinger succeeded Ulrich Zwingli as Zurich's chief minister after Zwingli's death and sheltered his family.
- He led Zurich's church from age 27 for 44 years, stabilizing it after crisis.
Covenant Theology's Double Edge
- Bullinger developed an early covenant theology, shifting focus from Adam to Abraham and organizing theology around covenants.
- This produced a unified Bible story but risked minimizing New Testament discontinuities.
