This chapter delves into the revolutionary ideas of historical figures like Thomas Moonster and Wachem of Fjord, who challenged traditional beliefs and institutions in Christian history. It discusses their views on the church, creation, and scriptural authority, highlighting their emphasis on spiritual progression, rebellion against constraints, and the promotion of inner illumination over written Word.
Martin Luther once said that, "Adam was the first enthusiast," and by "enthusiast" he doesn’t mean someone who is enthusiastic. The philosophy of enthusiasm is "god-within-ism," a belief and tendency to pit internal spirituality versus external texts, institutions, and authorities. In this episode, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller discuss how this "god-within-ism" has appeared in the church, from Montanists, to medieval monks, radical figures in the Reformation, Enlightenment philosophers, and contemporary movements today.
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Featuring: Michael Horton, Bob Hiller, Walter Strickland, and Justin Holcomb