The Reformation Episode 2: Martin Luther, the Man Who Split Europe

In this episode we cover the unlikely journey of one young man from earnest Augustinian monk to rebel reformer. Martin Luther ignited a firestorm of existing anti-clerical sentiment across Europe, with results that would change Europe and the Western Christian Church forever. This is Episode 2 in a series on the Protestant Reformation.

You can also get this episode as an audio podcast on Spotify or Apple or wherever you listen to podcasts. Search for "Villains and Virgins Podcast".

[MarkJohnson-xmhy]

I study the Protestant Reformation and its outcome because I enjoy history. History explains many reasons why certain things happen. Thank you for presenting- enjoyed it.

[scotthendrix]

My PhD is in Renaissance and Reformation history and I enjoyed yout presentation quite a lot. Thanks for your hard work!

[puddinheadsmith]

Magnificent! Absolutely magnificient presentation of the details that led to the Protestand Reformation. As a former Southern Baptist now converted to Roman Catholicism, and a history major at university, I have never seen anyone do such a truly brilliant job of explaining the details of how and why the change occured. As a Catholic, I now say, "the best thing that ever happened to the Catholic Church was the Protestant Reformation." That is how corrupt had become the church in Rome. She discusses indulgences, vicarious or substitutionary 'at one ment' based on faith alone that was Luther's mantra, and many other fascinating details of this period of European history.

This beautiful lady, with an obviously beautiful and virtuous spirit deserves many thanks from those who benefit from her lecture. Had I had more teachers like her I may have ended up teaching History as opposed to going into health care.

Dr. John R. Bomar

[pwcrabb]

Spectacularly excellent presentation. Both its content and its delivery are exempkary. An ornament to YouTube.

[dandilion]

Best two hours of history I've spent in years!!!! I finally understand the protestant reformation!

[rickaccordion]

Brilliant, wellspoken. What a lecture should be.

[Paul.Morgan]

Thanks for this eagerly anticipated episode. I appreciate your work and I thoroughly enjoy learning from you. The YouTube algorithm must be broken because your videos should be getting millions of views.

[T-]

Excellent program in every way! You know your stuff, know how to organize it, and present it in an engaging manner. Thanks.

[weber]

Dear Ms. Schubert, I appreciate this series of your teachings very much, which means so much to me. If only you were the instructor at my university... 😢

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[sethedelman]

It is of interest to note that it has been estimated that five percent of the population in Germanic Europe were literate at Martin Luther's time. Pamphlet reading was restricted to a very limited audience. Word of mouth was a much more significant force.

[Loriorealestate]

I like your videos well thought out and interesting. You should add more pictures of the buildings, people and areas in your talk. Moreover you should invite questions speakers with expertise to join in on the conversation. Lastly but as importantly you should tell us about yourself what you do and any degrees or experiences you own. Thanks for the effort. I did subscribe with a thumbs up too. Hopeful it will help you suceed.

[dougcortes]

There were other churches in addition to Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox, such as the non-Chalcedonian or Oriental Orthodox, including the Coptics amd Ethiopians, which split much earlier than the Eastern Orthodox, such as the Greek and Russian Orthodox.

[tamaratyler]

So interesting! You explain things so well! Thank you so very much Eva! 💝 📚 👩🏻‍🏫

[omonmaravilla]

Love your channel....hope you feature the counter reformation and how it left an imprint on philippine colonial architecture, as we have incredible yet under appreciated gems.

[stevebecker]

For those interested in a wider not just an anglo-centric view of the beginnings of the Reformation, it is important to learn of Jan Hus of Prague. His death sparked the Hussitte rebellion a very seminal story of the early Pre-reformation era. The writings of Hus had as much impact on Luther's ideas, if not more than Wycliff.

[TheBonzo]

What a find these lectures are! Wonderful. Ms Eva, do you have a reference for the John Bromyard quotation?

[venaciodsouza]

Very nice video interesting good explanation

[MarcLaroche-yczz]

Great to see another episode!!! Thanks. Much appreciated.

[_.Sparky._]

Eva thanks for yet another wonderful insightful, entertaining and fact filled series! ❤. Would love to see one on the Crusades?