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Standing tall

Saturday, November 10th, 2007

We have seen Martin Luther standing in defiance. We have seen him simply point to error and be bold enough to say that ‘this isn’t the gospel’. Would we be so bold?
His boldness had unexpected effects. Over the next four years everyone in Europe heard of Luther’s beliefs. Thousands were saved. Protestant churches sprung up. […]

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Coins, Coffers & Catholic Fiat

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Last time we looked at the Reformation, Martin Luther had nailed his 95 thesis to a church door, and I’d told you that it changed the world.
Let’s have a brief look at what on earth all that was about:
A chap called Johann Tetzel had been charged by the Pope with the task of selling indulgences […]

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