437. Luther: A World Torn Apart (Part 5)

This podcast episode explores the radical reformers and their impact on the Protestant Reformation, focusing on figures like Thomas Müntzer, Andreas Karlstadt, and Martin Luther. The episode delves into the German Peasants' War and the conflict between Catholics and Protestants, highlighting the divisions and challenges within the Reformation movement. It also discusses the influence of these reformers on Protestantism in various regions, including England, Scotland, and the Netherlands. The episode examines Luther's response to the Peasants' War and his controversial views on the Jews, as well as his marriage and legacy. Ultimately, the episode explores the lasting impact of Luther's ideas and actions on religious authority, atheism, and secularism.

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Martin Luther's Controversial Critic: Thomas Munzer and the German Peasants' War

The Peasants' War: A Religious War Sparked by Luther's Theology

The Reformation's Civil War: Luther vs. Karlstadt and Munzer

Karlstadt: The Humble Village Priest and Luther's Arch-Nemesis

Karlstadt's Influence on the Development of Protestantism

Luther's Influence on Protestantism in English-Speaking Countries

Thomas Müntzer: A Radical Reformer and Prophet of the Peasants' War

Luther's Horror at the Peasants' War and Munzer's Abusive Pamphlet

Munzer's Holy War and the Battle of Frankenhausen

Munzer's Fate and Luther's Response

Luther's Controversial Views on the Peasants' Revolt and the Jews

Luther's Antisemitism: A Disturbing Reflection of His Theology

Luther's Legacy: Protestantism's Entrenchment and Luther's Mixed Feelings

Luther's Enduring Legacy: Atheism, Secularism, and the Reformation's Impact

437. Luther: A World Torn Apart (Part 5)

The Rest Is History

00:00Martin Luther's Controversial Critic: Thomas Munzer and the German Peasants' War

Martin Luther's Controversial Critic: Thomas Munzer and the German Peasants' War

06:50The Peasants' War: A Religious War Sparked by Luther's Theology

The Peasants' War: A Religious War Sparked by Luther's Theology

12:03The Reformation's Civil War: Luther vs. Karlstadt and Munzer

The Reformation's Civil War: Luther vs. Karlstadt and Munzer

17:36Karlstadt: The Humble Village Priest and Luther's Arch-Nemesis

Karlstadt: The Humble Village Priest and Luther's Arch-Nemesis

21:51Karlstadt's Influence on the Development of Protestantism

Karlstadt's Influence on the Development of Protestantism

26:30Luther's Influence on Protestantism in English-Speaking Countries

Luther's Influence on Protestantism in English-Speaking Countries

32:06Thomas Müntzer: A Radical Reformer and Prophet of the Peasants' War

Thomas Müntzer: A Radical Reformer and Prophet of the Peasants' War

36:07Luther's Horror at the Peasants' War and Munzer's Abusive Pamphlet

Luther's Horror at the Peasants' War and Munzer's Abusive Pamphlet

39:16Munzer's Holy War and the Battle of Frankenhausen

Munzer's Holy War and the Battle of Frankenhausen

43:28Munzer's Fate and Luther's Response

Munzer's Fate and Luther's Response

48:35Luther's Controversial Views on the Peasants' Revolt and the Jews

Luther's Controversial Views on the Peasants' Revolt and the Jews

53:36Luther's Antisemitism: A Disturbing Reflection of His Theology

Luther's Antisemitism: A Disturbing Reflection of His Theology

58:06Luther's Legacy: Protestantism's Entrenchment and Luther's Mixed Feelings

Luther's Legacy: Protestantism's Entrenchment and Luther's Mixed Feelings

1:02:11Luther's Enduring Legacy: Atheism, Secularism, and the Reformation's Impact

Luther's Enduring Legacy: Atheism, Secularism, and the Reformation's Impact