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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 21 MIN

008 - Of Extreme Unction

from On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church · host Martin Luther

In the midst of the Reformation in 1520, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of essential writings aimed at the German Nobility, the Church, and the Christian faithful. The second of these works, On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, sees Luther meticulously separate the essential truths from the misunderstandings surrounding the seven sacraments of the Roman Church. Join us as we explore this pivotal text that challenges the foundations of religious authority. (Summary by Jonathan Lange)

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In the midst of the Reformation in 1520, Martin Luther crafted a trilogy of essential writings aimed at the German Nobility, the Church, and the Christian faithful. The second of these works, On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church, sees Luther...

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