Episode 309
Martin Luther
A look at the man who sparked a revolution that split Christianity in the West and left an indelible mark on the world today.
Not Just the Tudors · History Hit
April 1, 202448m 38s
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Show Notes
<p>A controversial figure during his lifetime, Martin Luther set in motion a revolution that split Christianity in the West and left an indelible mark on the world today. </p><br><p>In this edition of <em>Not Just the Tudors</em>, first released in July 2021, Professor Suzannah Lipscomb talks to renowned Luther biographer Professor Lyndal Roper to explore the man behind the carefully crafted image - misogynistic, anti-Semitic, occasionally self-doubting, religiously devout yet with a crude, scatological sense of humour.</p><br><p>This episode was produced by Rob Weinberg.</p><br><p><strong>**WARNING: This episode contains an example of strong language</strong></p><br><p><strong>Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Get a subscription for £1 per month for 3 months with code TUDORS - sign up </strong><a href="https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p><br><p>You can take part in our listener survey <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/6FFT7MK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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