The Life and Times of Martin Luther Steve Fogle
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- Society & Culture
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This show details the life of Martin Luther, the events of the Reformation, including the inventions, events and personalities of the Reformation and the 15th and 16th centuries.
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Episode 38: Elections Have Consequences
Maximillian I is dead. Who will be elected the new King of the Romans aka the Emperor of the Holy Roman Emperor? This time we discuss the Hapsburgs, revisit Maximillian, and discuss the contenders for ultimate prize. At the end, there is one winner. But of course, elections have consequences.
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Episode 37: The Holy Roman Empire: The Lightning Round
It is January 12, 1519, and Holy Roman Emperor, Maximillian I has died. The Luther question is put on the back burner while the powers that be jockeys for position to select a new emperor. Before we delve into the selection and election of a new emperor of the Holy Roman Empire (HRE), this episode will be a lightning round of information about the Holy Roman Empire itself. It encapsulates information presented way back in episodes 3,4,5, & 6. Happy Listening!
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Episode 36: Should I Stay or Should I Go? Should Luther Stay in Wittenberg? That is the Question
After the blow-up in Augsburg and Luther's refusal to recant, and his subsequent escape, Cardinal Cajetan and Pope Leo X are demanding Luther be sent to Rome. Frederick the Wise has a problem on his hands, how to solve the "Luther Affair?"
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Episode 35: The Dark Earth: The Arrival of Philipp Melanchthon
Enter stage left a new character at the dawn of the Reformation: the new professor of Greek at the University in Wittenberg: Philipp Schwartzerdt aka Philipp Melanchthon.
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Episode 34: An Augsburg Appointment
Martin Luther is "invited" to a special meeting in Augsburg in October of 1518 with Cardinal Cajetan. Can you say, recant?
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Episode 33: What the Eck?
We pick up the story after the Heidelberg Disputation, and discuss the relationship between Martin Luther and Johannes Eck, and Eck's criticism of the 95 Theses. Cardinal Cajetan enters the narrative, as we set the scene for Luther's upcoming trial at Augsburg. Happy Listening!
Customer Reviews
Excellent
Very well constructed way to understand this period of history
Engaging to listen to and I love it.
Thank you for doing this, I’m enjoying it so much!
What a history!
Steve, wonderful show. You really helped set the stage for a little pilgrimage I went on while in Germany recently. I will definitely mention this show to my networks. Well done!