Luther: In Real Time November 17, 1520: The Re-Sacrifice of Christ
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Nov 17, 2020 The podcast dives into Martin Luther's revolutionary ideas on November 17, 1520, that challenged the Roman Catholic Church's teachings on the Mass. It highlights how the printing press enabled his critical messages to spread rapidly. Luther's assertion that the sacramental system held souls captive is discussed, along with his rejection of transubstantiation and the Church's commercialization of Communion. The reaction of contemporaries, including Erasmus, adds to the tension of this fascinating historical clash.
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Printing Made Luther A Phenomenon
- Printers in Wittenberg flooded Germany with Luther's writings and pamphlets, creating huge public demand.
- Luther's plainspoken German and vivid word pictures made him the bestselling author of the century.
Gutenberg's Press Sparked An Information Revolution
- Gutenberg's movable type triggered an information revolution that democratized books and literacy across Europe.
- The new presses enabled rapid spread of ideas and supported the rise of universities like Wittenberg.
Luther Framed Rome As Spiritual Captivity
- In Babylonian Captivity Luther equated Rome with Babylon and argued the church kept God's people in sacramental slavery.
- He targeted the sacramental system as a mediation of grace controlled by clergy, not Scripture.
