What was a major influence on Zwingli during his time in Einsiedeln?
The writings of Martin Luther
The political climate
The writings of Erasmus
The local culture
Answer
During his time at Einsiedeln, Zwingli was heavily influenced by the writings of Erasmus. Erasmus was a Dutch Renaissance humanist who advocated for religious reform and tolerance. His writings inspired Zwingli to question the authority of the Catholic Church and to develop his own ideas about theology.
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