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The letter that promised Servetus would not leave Geneva alive
A scholar publishes a radical theological idea that both Catholics and Protestants condemn, forcing him to live under a new identity for two decades. But the idea won't stay quiet.
The letter that promised Servetus would not leave Geneva alive
This episode explores the life of Michael Servetus, a 16th-century scholar whose controversial theological writings and scientific discoveries put him at odds with powerful religious authorities. What compels someone to risk everything for an idea?
Person: Michael Servetus
Period: 16th century
Location: Kingdom of Aragon, France, Geneva
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