268. The Tormented Monk: Martin Luther's Spiritual Crisis
Step into the world of late medieval Catholicism and discover the spiritual crisis that shaped one of history's most influential reformers. In this episode, Dr. Alan Strange takes us through Martin Luther's early years—from his tormented life as an Augustinian monk to his life-changing encounter with Romans 1:17.
We explore the complex religious landscape Luther inherited, where salvation seemed locked behind a system of sacraments, purgatory, and papal indulgences. In Luther's life, we see the internal struggle of a man so desperate for righteousness that he nearly destroyed his health…
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