An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List
435. Luther: The Battle Against Satan (Part 3)
March 31, 2024
Description
Books Referenced
Author: Alec Ryrie
Context:
Described as 'the great historian of Protestantism' and quoted multiple times about Luther's theology and his 'raw Trumpian brilliance at German language polemic.' The quotes suggest these come from Ryrie's written work on the Reformation/Protestantism.
Author: Richard Rex
Context:
Explicitly mentioned as 'Richard Rex in his book' when discussing when Luther's Reformation moment occurred, arguing it happened early in 1518.
Author: Scott Hendricks
Context:
Referenced as 'Scott Hendricks, I think, in his book on Luther' when discussing Luther's statement that 'many of Hus's beliefs were completely Christian.'
Author: Lyndal Roper
Context:
Mentioned as 'Linda Roper says' (likely Lyndal Roper, the Luther biographer) when discussing Eck's victory in the Leipzig debate, noting that 'it ultimately doesn't matter, because it was not interesting.'