The Lutheran Confessions

The Augustinian Synthesis (6051)

In this video, Dr. Rast traces the way in which the church sought to reconcile the teachings of Augustine and Cassian, known as the Augustinian Synthesis, all the way to Thomas Aquinas and the Reformation. Part one of two.

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Differing Views on the Lord’s Supper (6017)

In this video, Dr. Rast contrasts the various views on Lord’s Supper held by different Christian denominations throughout history.

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Defining Lutheran Principles (6014)

In this video, Dr. Rast identifies the defining characteristics of Lutheranism.

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Introduction to John Calvin (6007)

In this video, Dr. Rast introduces us to French reformer John Calvin and his teachings, which continue to influence the Reformed tradition to this day.

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John Tetzel

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents a brief biography of John Tetzel, an infamous seller of indulgences in Germany who helped inspire the Reformation.

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Pope Leo X

In this video, Dr. Kolb presents a brief biography of Pope Leo X, the pope in Rome when Luther wrote the 95 Theses.

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Philipp Melanchthon

Shot on location at the University of Wittenberg in Germany, Dr. Kold presents a brief biography of Philipp Melanchthon, Luther’s close friend and colleague, and author or co-author of many foundational Lutheran works.

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Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Frederick the Wise, Elector of Saxony, a powerful political ruler in Germany who protected Luther during the period of the Diet of Worms.

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John Frederick, Elector of Saxony

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of John Frederick, Elector of Saxony, a close personal friend of Martin Luther and a key political figure in the Reformation.

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Erasmus

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, perhaps the brightest person of 16th century Germany and the leading intellectual as Luther appeared on the scene.

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