Theology of Reformed Worship 2
Tuesday’s Texts
Zwingli, Zurich Liturgy 1525
•We observed many similarities between the Zurich liturgy and the Catholic mass: early church doxology, use of 4th century Gloria, and kissing the Bible.
•We also noted several differences: plates and cup made of wood, table instead of altar, each person breaks off a mouthful of bread instead of the priest putting a wafer in the person’s mouth.
•Zwingli showed simplicity, delight, creativity, and energy of participation.
Zwingli, An Exposition of the Faith
•The section from Zwingli dispels the typical memorial only caricature and shows his vitality. Among other reasons, he says the sacraments are important because they symbolize “the friendship by which God is reconciled to the human race in and through his Son.” He uses terms of nourishing, gladdening, and uniting.
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