History of Christianity
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02 – What led Luther to write the 95 Theses?
Dr. Robinson explains why Luther wrote the 95 Theses in the first place.
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21 – Did the German princes continue to support Luther after he was declared an outlaw?
Dr. Robinson explains why the princes continued to support Luther after the Edict of Worms.
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03 – What was Luther’s background?
Dr. Robinson gives a brief overview how Luther moved from a college student to a university professor.
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06 – What is scholastic theology?
Dr. Robinson explains Scholasticism and its effects on medieval thought and theology.
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07 – Why did so many people believe what indulgence-sellers said?
Dr. Robinson explains why medieval Christians bought indulgences.
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08 – How did the belief in Purgatory arise?
Dr. Robinson explains where the idea of purgatory came from in the medieval church.
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15 – Why was Luther not excommunicated until 1521?
Dr. Robinson explains why it took so long for the pope to excommunicate Luther and gives a brief explanation of the politics of the time.
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23 – What was the relationship between the German princes and Luther?
Dr. Robinson explains Luther’s views on rebellion against authority.