Caspar Schwenckfeld
Theologian and religious reformer

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None
None years ago
Died
December 10th, 1561
463 years ago — None years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Germany
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A theologian and writer associated with the Protestant Reformation, contributed to the development of spiritualist thought. Advocated for a personal, inner faith experience and critiqued established Protestant doctrines. Engaged in debates with contemporaries, emphasizing the importance of individual interpretation of scripture. Established a community of believers in Silesia that followed his teachings and writings on Christian living.
Authored several theological works
Critiqued Lutheran and Zwinglian doctrines
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