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Rescuing the Gospel
- The Story and Significance of the Reformation
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 5 hrs and 47 mins
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The Reformation unfolded in the cathedrals and town squares of Europe - in Wittenberg, Worms, Rome, Geneva, and Zurich - and it is a stirring story of courage and cowardice, of betrayal and faith. The story begins with the Catholic Church and its desperate need for reform. The dramatic events that followed are traced from John Wycliffe in England, to the burning of John Hus at the stake in Prague, to the rampant sale of indulgences in the cities and towns of Germany, to Martin Luther nailing the 95 Theses to the door of the Castle Church in 1517, to John Calvin's reform of Geneva. Erwin W. Lutzer captures the people, places, and big ideas that fueled the Reformation and explains its lasting influence on the church and Western civilization.
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Who is Satan in the New Testament, and what is the evil that he represents? In this groundbreaking book, Elaine Pagels, Princeton's distinguished historian of religion, traces the evolution of Satan from its origins in the Hebrew Bible, where Satan is at first merely obstructive, to the New Testament, where Satan becomes the Prince of Darkness, the bitter enemy of God and man, evil incarnate. In The Origin of Satan, Pagels shows that the four Christian gospels tell two very different stories.
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Must read for all practicing Christians
- By Venusian Incognito on 09-06-19
By: Elaine Pagels
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Heretics and Believers
- A History of the English Reformation
- By: Peter Marshall
- Narrated by: Napoleon Ryan
- Length: 35 hrs and 38 mins
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Centuries on, what the Reformation was and what it accomplished remain deeply contentious. Peter Marshall's sweeping new history argues that 16th-century England was a society neither desperate for nor allergic to change, but one open to ideas of "reform" in various competing guises. This engaging history reveals what was really at stake in the overthrow of Catholic culture and the reshaping of the English Church.
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A heavy read but well worth it.
- By chemtrooper on 12-02-18
By: Peter Marshall
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The Cheese and the Worms
- The Cosmos of a Sixteenth-Century Miller
- By: Carlo Ginzburg, Anne C. Tedeschi - translator, John Tedeschi - translator
- Narrated by: P.J. Ochlan
- Length: 7 hrs and 57 mins
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The Cheese and the Worms is an incisive study of popular culture in the 16th century as seen through the eyes of one man, the miller known as Menocchio, who was accused of heresy during the Inquisition and sentenced to death. Carlo Ginzburg uses the trial records to illustrate the religious and social conflicts of the society in which Menocchio lived.
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entertaining history
- By Preston Moore on 10-02-19
By: Carlo Ginzburg, and others
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Reasons to Believe
- How to Understand, Defend, and Explain the Catholic Faith
- By: Scott Hahn
- Narrated by: Grover Gardner
- Length: 6 hrs and 9 mins
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In Reasons to Believe, Scott Hahn, a convert to Catholicism, explains the "how and why" of the Catholic faith - drawing from Scripture, his own struggles, and those of other converts, as well as from everyday life and even natural science. Hahn shows that reason and revelation, as well as nature and the supernatural, are not opposed to one another; rather, they offer complementary evidence that God exists. He is someone, and He has a personality, a personal style, that is discernable and knowable.
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A Catholic for convition and tradition
- By benigno on 05-29-12
By: Scott Hahn
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Rebel in the Ranks
- Martin Luther, the Reformation, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World
- By: Brad S. Gregory
- Narrated by: Sean Runnette
- Length: 9 hrs and 45 mins
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For five centuries, Martin Luther has been lionized as an outspoken and fearless icon of change who ended the Middle Ages and heralded the beginning of the modern world. In Rebel in the Ranks, Brad Gregory, renowned professor of European history at Notre Dame, recasts this long-accepted portrait. Luther did not intend to start a revolution that would divide the Catholic Church and forever change Western civilization. Yet his actions would profoundly shape our world in ways he could never have imagined.
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Something to think about
- By Like Loehe on 09-19-17
By: Brad S. Gregory
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The Barbarians Are Here
- Preventing the Collapse of Western Civilization in Times of Terrorism
- By: Michael Youssef
- Narrated by: Jon Gauger
- Length: 4 hrs and 56 mins
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For decades Americans were vaguely aware that Islamist barbarians were in the deserts of the Middle East and in the mountains of Afghanistan and Pakistan, executing "infidels" and raiding villages with unrecognizable names. The Muslim world seemed far away, remote, and irrelevant to our daily lives. Then came the terrorist attack of 9/11, followed by attacks at Fort Hood, the Boston Marathon, San Bernandino, Orlando, and more. Now terrorists seem to be emerging everywhere, unleashing senseless death and destruction on our nation.
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Amen
- By SCOTT R MULLIN on 06-07-24
By: Michael Youssef
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Following God Fully
- An Introduction to the Puritans
- By: Joel R. Beeke, Michael Reeves
- Narrated by: Bob Souer
- Length: 4 hrs and 47 mins
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The Puritans, as a body, have done more to elevate the national character than any class of Englishmen that ever lived. Ardent lovers of civil liberty, and ready to die in its defense - mighty at the council board, and no less mighty in the battlefield - feared abroad throughout Europe, and invincible at home while united - great with their pens, and no less great with their swords - fearing God very much, and fearing men very little - they were a generation of men who have never received from their country the honor that they deserve.
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Great book!
- By Daniel on 07-20-20
By: Joel R. Beeke, and others
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Understanding the Koran
- A Quick Christian Guide to the Muslim Holy Book
- By: Mateen Elass
- Narrated by: Don Reed
- Length: 5 hrs and 55 mins
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A quick non-technical introduction to the Koran designed to help Christians understand a hidden book revered by 1.3 billion Muslims, covering the background on its writing, a summary of its contents, a perspective on how it’s used and viewed by Muslims, a comparison of differences and similarities to the Bible, and some suggestions on how it should and should not be used in conversations with Muslims.
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Favors Christianity
- By Dianne on 12-18-15
By: Mateen Elass
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A.D. The Bible Continues
- The Revolution That Changed the World
- By: Dr. David Jeremiah
- Narrated by: Roger Mueller
- Length: 7 hrs and 14 mins
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The greatest revolution of all time was about to begin.... When Pontius Pilate ordered the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, he thought he was putting an end to the Jewish uprising that had been threatening the authority of the Roman Empire. What Pilate didn't realize, however, was that the real revolution was just getting started.
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This book fills in and explains so much more!!
- By Patricia Hambsch on 08-29-15
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Swear to God
- The Promise and Power of the Sacraments
- By: Scott Hahn
- Narrated by: Brian Keeler
- Length: 5 hrs and 6 mins
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Written in an accessible style, Swear to God is a testament to the seven sacraments, which Hahn sees not as boring rituals, but as powerful reminders of our covenants with God.
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Swear to God
- By LW on 07-03-24
By: Scott Hahn
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- Douglas Ellickson
- 08-25-21
Good summary of the reformation.
Enjoyed this quick easy listening summary of the reformation. It still has repercussions to this day.
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- Pen Name
- 04-15-24
Eye opening
Very well done. A brief but fair history of the reformation. Although I would disagree with the likes of Luther and Calvin the contribution to the faith is very much understated.
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- Michael Novak
- 09-23-18
Great book for Protestants & Catholics
Although I was brought up as a catholic, I never was taught about the Refomation. Now that I understand it, I am glad that I converted to become a Protestant. Great read!
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- Steve
- 05-05-20
Enlightenment that was presented with passion.
The simplicity of the difficult discussion made this very enjoyable. the Author spoke with authority and understanding.
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- Jeff
- 08-06-18
This is a great story of the reformation!
This is a great story of the reformation, beginning with Tyndale, continues through Luther, Zwimgli, Calvin, through the anabaptists and ends with what it means for today. I truly recommend this for anyone wanting to observe Christ protecting and building His church through His chosen instruments (men equipped/empowered by the Holy Spirit). He WILL preserve His gospel!
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- Tim Black
- 05-06-22
Reformation Fun!
this book was very interesting and fascinating to follow. the narrator did a good Job! Also in learning about Martin Luther's life.
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- Heather
- 10-16-23
Excellent Concise and Grace-filled History!
Definitely a textbook, I would have preferred this textbook in my high school Church History class. Lutzer begins this history and explanation of the rescue of the gospel with John Wycliffe and Jan Hus, but the majority discusses Luther, his narrative in the Reformation, his writings, his translation of the Bible into German, and his later personal life. Lutzer continues with Zwingli and Calvin giving considerable coverage of the role they each played in the deaths of others. As he discusses the failures of Reformation giants, he seems to make excuses at times while still making full denouncements of their actions.
There was nothing moderate about Luther. Hearing so much of his work quoted, honestly, I’m not sure I would have supported him in that day. He argued ferociously, striking blows below the belt. He did not apologize for name-calling which he did regularly and vociferously. He called Cardinal Cajetan an ass playing a harp and Erasmus an Eel that only Christ could grab. Seriously. The man took no prisoners. I agreed with so much of what he said but could not agree with how he said it. That being said, he made a stand. It was a stand the world needed him to make in order to pave the way for religious freedom. The author traces these consequences through European history in a way that encouraged my heart.
Lutzer also covers the three most controversial views of Martin Luther, namely: 1) the role he played in the peasant uprising in Germany and how his writings were used to support Nazi sympathizers in the German churches, 2) his staunch support of God’s will over free will and his falling out with Erasmus, and 3) his strong anti-Semitic writings. With each of these, Lutzer responds, mostly with explanations, but he takes more time with Luther’s anti-semitism.
Lutzer actually quotes long portions of the most horrendous of Luther’s writings against the Jews, ending with his own response: “Luther… could you?” He then continues with Hitler’s admiration of Luther in his own work, “Mein Kampf”. I had no idea Hitler quoted Luther in such a demonic text. Lutzer unequivocally condemns Luther’s anti-Semitic writings with an explanation for its incompatibility with the gospel calling them, “despicable and anti-Christian, to be strongly denounced.”
Luther’s marriage to Katarina Von Bora was utterly amusing. God saw to it that they were well-matched. She managed their household and all money matters so well that Luther never even learned how to handle money. She was equal to him in education, wit, and sass. One day, when he was particularly depressed, she dressed in full mourning. When he asked her who had died, she reportedly said, “God has died. Haven’t you heard?”
Lutzer ended this work with modern implications of the reformation giving first hand and primary source information on the modern Catholic Church’s view of the gospel. I found his discussion on the 1999 coalition of Catholics and Protestants more impactful (with less word count) than R.C. Sproul’s “Getting the Gospel Right”. He made an excellent case for our stance as Reformers who are still reforming.
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- Tj
- 06-14-19
New to the Christian faith?
A helpful way to get caught up on some modern history. Give it a read, then seach for why not (truly).
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