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