What is Katharina Zell famous for?

Katharina Zell is best known for her work Defending Clerical Marriage (1524) but published four other works advocating for the Protestant Reformation.

Was Katharina Zell a popular writer in her time?

Katharina Zell became a bestselling author in her time through the publication of her open letters addressing religious issues.

What are Katharina Zell's best-known works?

Katharina Zell is best known for Defending Clerical Marriage and A Letter to the Whole Citizenship of the City of Strasbourg from Katharina Zell.

How did Katharina Zell die?

Katharina Zell died of natural causes in 1562. The date of her death is unknown as is the site of her grave.

Katharina Zell Timeline

Definition

Katharina Zell (also known as Katharina Schütz, Katharina Schütz-Zell, l. 1497-1562) was a reformer, theologian, and prolific writer in Strasbourg who helped establish the basic tenets of the Protestant Reformation without advancing sectarian interpretations. She is regarded as the first ecumenical reformer as she accepted and ministered to people of different sects without judgment.

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1497 - 1562
Life of reformer, theologian, and writer Katharina Zell.
1523
Katharina Schütz marries clergyman Matthew Zell; one of the first clerical marriages.
1524
Katharina Zell publishes her open letter, Defending Clerical Marriage.
1525
Katharina Zell visits military camps during the German Peasants' War advocating for peace.
1527 - c. 1535
Katharina Zell loses both her young children; focuses on her faith.
1548
Katharina Zell's husband Matthew dies; he is succeeded by Ludwig Rabus.
1558
Katharina Zell publishes her open letter to Rabus calling for religious tolerance.
1562
Katharina Zell dies of natural causes in Strasbourg.

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