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History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, Volume 2

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The History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth Century, by Jean-Henri Merle d’Aubigné, is a classic work on the great events that re-opened the Christian gospel to a needy world. The author was a Swiss Protestant pastor. He was also a historian with a great understanding of the Bible, along with a broad and deep knowledge of the Reformation.

D’Aubigné tells the story of outstanding people who had a love for God and his word, and who dared to present biblical truths which had been obscured for centuries. The book has helped and encouraged Christians through difficult times, and given them an understanding of the background from which our freedom in the faith has come.

This great work is made up of five volumes. The first volume covered the early days, including the call of Martin Luther – first, from Erfurt University with the prospect of becoming a well-paid lawyer, to become a poor monk. And then, from an obscure monastery, his call to centre stage in world history. One day, while studying in the university library, he had taken down from the shelf a volume that caught his interest. It was a Bible! He was astonished to find in this volume so much more than the fragments of gospels and epistles that were selected for public reading in churches. And it was this discovery, in a dusty university library, of a complete copy of the inspired book from which those readings came, that changed the course of history.

Luther’s story continues in Volume 2, in which we are also introduced to the Swiss reformer, Zwingli. Volume 2 comprises four books which are: Book 5 – The Discussion of Leipsic, 1519; Book 6 – The Bull of Rome, 1520; Book 7 – The Diet of Worms, 1521 (January - May); Book 8 – The Swiss (1484-1522).Summary by Christopher Smith. (14 hr 47 min)

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Book 5: Discussion of Leipsic, 1519: Chapter 1: Luther’s Dangers—God saves Luth…

35:20

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Book 5: Chapter 2: The War seems ended in Germany—Eck Revives the Contest—Debat…

19:06

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Book 5: Chapter 3: Arrival of Eck and the Wittembergers—Amsdorf—The Students—Ca…

11:50

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Book 5: Chapter 4: The Procession—Mass—Mosellanus—Veni, Sancte Spiritus!—Portra…

25:53

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Book 5: Chapter 5: Hierarchy and Rationalism—Two Peasants’ Sons—Eck and Luther …

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Book 5: Chapter 6: Interest felt by the Laity—Luther’s Opinion—Admissions and B…

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Book 5: Chapter 7: Eck attacks Melancthon—Melancthon’s defence—Interpretation o…

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Book 5: Chapter 8: Epistle to the Galatians—Christ for us—Blindness of Luther’s…

12:52

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Book 6: The Bull of Rome, 1520: Chapter 1: Character of Maximilian—The Competit…

11:13

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Book 6: Chapter 2: Luther writes to the Emperor—Luther’s dangers—Instructions o…

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Book 6: Chapter 3: The Papacy Attacked—Appeal to the Nobility—The Three Walls—A…

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Book 6: Chapter 4: Preparations at Rome—Motives to resist the Papacy—Eck at Rom…

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Book 6: Chapter 5: Wittemberg—Melancthon—His Marriage—Catharine—Domestic Life—B…

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Book 6: Chapter 6: The Gospel in Italy—Discourse on the Mass—The Babylonish Cap…

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Book 6: Chapter 7: New Negotiations—Miltitz and the Augustins of Eisleben—Deput…

21:41

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Book 6: Chapter 8: The Bull in Germany—Eck’s Reception—The Bull at Wittemberg—I…

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Book 6: Chapter 9: Luther Examines himself in the presence of God—Luther’s opin…

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Book 6: Chapter 10: Decisive steps by the Reformer—Luther’s Appeal to a General…

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Book 6: Chapter 11: Coronation of Charles V.—The Nuncio Aleander—Will Luther’s …

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Book 6: Chapter 12: Luther on Confession—True absolution—Antichrist—Rally aroun…

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Book 7: The Diet of Worms, 1521 (January - May): Chapter 1: Conquests by the Wo…

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Book 7: Chapter 2: A Foreign Prince—Advice of Politicians—Conference between th…

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Book 7: Chapter 3: Aleander admitted to the Diet—Aleander’s Address—Luther accu…

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Book 7: Chapter 4: Sentiments of the Princes—Speech of Duke George—Character of…

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Book 7: Chapter 5: Will a Safe-conduct be given?—Safe-conduct—Will Luther go?—H…

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Book 7: Chapter 6: Luther’s courage—Bugenhagen at Wittemberg—Persecutions in Po…

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Book 7: Chapter 7: Departure for the Diet of Worms—Luther’s Adieu—His Condemnat…

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Book 7: Chapter 8: Entry into Worms—Chant for the Dead—Council held by Charles …

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Book 7: Chapter 9: Victory—Tumult and calm—Duke Erick’s Glass of Beer—The Elect…

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Book 7: Chapter 10: Conference with the Archbishop of Trêves—Wehe’s advice to L…

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Book 7: Chapter 11: Luther’s Departure—Journey from Worms—Luther to Cranach—Lut…

23:02

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Book 8: The Swiss, 1484-1522: Chapter 1: Movements in Switzerland—Source of the…

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Book 8: Chapter 2: Young Ulric at Wesen—At Bâle—At Berne—The Dominican Convent—…

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Book 8: Chapter 3: Love of War—Schinner—Pension from the Pope—The Labyrinth—Zui…

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Book 8: Chapter 4: Zuinglius in regard to Erasmus—Oswald Myconius—The Vagrants—…

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Book 8: Chapter 5: Meinrad of Hohenzollern—Our Lady of Einsidlen—Calling of Zui…

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Book 8: Chapter 6: Zurich—The College of Canons—Election to the Cathedral—Fable…

26:35

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Book 8: Chapter 7: Indulgences—Samson at Berne—Samson at Baden—The Dean of Brem…

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Book 8: Chapter 8: The Labours of Zuinglius—The Baths of Pfeffers—God’s time—Th…

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Book 8: Chapter 9: The Two Reformers—The Fall of Man—Expiation of the God-Man—N…

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Book 8: Chapter 10: A new Combatant—The Reformer of Berne—Zuinglius encourages …

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Book 8: Chapter 11: Zuinglius against the Precepts of Man—Fermentation during L…

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Book 8: Chapter 12: Grief and Joy in Germany—Ambush against Zuinglius—Mandate o…

14:32

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Book 8: Chapter 13: A French monk—He teaches in Switzerland—Dispute between the…

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Book 8: Chapter 14: How Truth triumphs—Society at Einsidlen—Request to the Bish…

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Bewertungen

(5 Sterne)

The reader is excellent! So is the writing and translation. Being a member of the Church Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, I honor the studies, devotion, courage and commitment of the reformers and their followers. They made it possible for my religion to exist and survive. The fulfillment of Acts 3:19-21 commenced with the reformers and continues yet today. I give glory to Jesus Christ whom they served and who also made it possible for the reformers to be instructed by the Holy Spirit and who continues to guide his work today.

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word's can not describe the joy I had reading this history of the reformation

Great book, beautifully read ,love to have your skills.

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