Episode 191: The Ninety-Five Theses

The world changed forever on October 31, 1517. On that day a hitherto unknown monk named Martin Luther posted Ninety-Five Theses meant for debate. And oh would they be debated. The Ninety-Five Theses begin a period of western history known as the Reformation. But, as we shall see, a schism in the western church was not certain at this point, nor did anyone take Luther's criticisms too seriously.  Website: www.westerncivpodcast.comAd-Free Version: www.patreon.com/westerncivpodcastFree Trial of Western Civ 2.0: www.glow.fm/westernciv