069 - 6 Melanchthon and other German Reformers episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 12 MIN

069 - 6 Melanchthon and other German Reformers

from Short History of the Christian Church · host John Fletcher Hurst

Immerse yourself in the fascinating evolution of the Christian Church through this comprehensive series by John Fletcher Hurst. Based on five insightful volumes—The Reformation (1884), The Early Church (1886), The Medieval Church (1887), The Modern Church in Europe (1888), and The Church in the United States (1890)—this work paints a vivid picture of the Churchs journey nearly to the present day. Hurst, an esteemed American bishop in the Methodist Episcopal Church, crafted these histories as engaging Chautauqua textbooks. The audio series unfolds in five parts Part 1 explores the Early Church (A.D. 30-750), Part 2 delves into the Medieval Church (A.D. 750-1517), Part 3 examines the Reformation (A.D. 1517-1545), Part 4 investigates the Modern Church in Europe (A.D. 1558-1892), and Part 5 reflects on the Church in the United States (A.D. 1492-1892).

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Mar 22, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

069 - 6 Melanchthon and other German Reformers

0:00 12:25

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Short History of the Christian Church?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this Short History of the Christian Church episode published?

This episode was published on March 22, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Short History of the Christian Church episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!