Was the Reformation really as much a break with what came before it as we are often led to believe? Dr. Matthew Barrett says the Reformers themselves thought not. In his substantial new book, he shows how strongly the Reformers sought to establish their connection with the catholic and universal church. Alastair, Derek, and Matt join Dr. Barrett for a lively and fruitful discussion on this episode of Mere Fidelity. Full show notes at www.merefidelity.com. Timestamps: Repeat Guest [0:00] 14.7 lbs. [1:49] How catholic was the Reformation? [4:36] Reformation(s) Plural [15:50] Baptists [22:20] Precipitating Modernity [32:57] Medieval VIPs [41:06] Principles of Retrieval [48:49]
