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The Four Cs of Doctrinal History – Early Protestant National Confessions

By Filings on Wed, 08/20/25
Bible, Theology & Philosophy
Creeds and Confessions
Church History
Reformation
Historical Theology

“The First Helvetic Confession of 1536 was an attempt to unite the Lutherans and Swiss Reformed. It was called for by seven Swiss leaders and was to be held in Basel. Many of the points of the confession could be agreed upon, but it was section 23 regarding the Eucharist that became a sticking point.” - P&D

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