Zimler, Josiah

Josiah Zimler ( German: Josias Simmler ; November 6, 1530 - July 2, 1576 , Zurich ) - Swiss theologian , son of the pastor. Ancestor of John Zimler .

Josiah Zimler
him. Josias simmler
Date of Birth	November 6, 1530 ( 1530-11-06 )
Place of Birth
Date of death	July 2, 1576 ( 1576-07-02 ) (aged 45)
Place of death	Zurich
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Scientific field	theology
Alma mater

He studied at the Bullinger House, attended lectures at the University of Basel and Strasbourg, was a professor of theological sciences in Zurich . He left a lot of works on astronomy , geography , history , theology , as well as the biography of Bullinger and others. In 1576 he published his work “On the Helvetian Republic” ( lat. De republica Helvetiorum ), translated into several languages. He had more than once to oppose the various sects that arose in the Protestant church, mainly against the anti-Trinitarians . Especially often the Poles turned to him with requests to speak out about various theological issues.