Erasmus laid the egg . . . that Luther Hatched.

It is said that the ideas expressed by Erasmus laid the groundwork for Luther's eventual split with the Church. In fact, Erasmus often was erroneously blamed for Luther's actions. The reality is the Reformation was based on many factors and Luther's actions were often a direct result of actions on the part of the Pope.

Please watch the video for information on the origins of the Reformation as well as Martin Luther and the establishment of Protestantism.

The video is 37 minutes total but includes all of the information you need for this major component of the course. It has been divided into 2 sections for easier access and you can download a transcript from below (it includes the notes from the video as well as the time of each of the sections.) You can also check the chart below each video for timing information if you are unable to watch them in one sitting. Videos may take a few minutes to load.

Click here to download the transcript.

Part One


Origins of the Reformation - Part 1
Slide	Time	Key Topics Discussed
1 - Origins of Reformation	Duration - 8 minutes, 59 seconds	Simony, Pluralism, Relics, John Wycliffe, Jan Hus, Transubstantiation, Indulgences
2 - Martin Luther	Start - 8:59 Duration - 3 minutes, 22 seconds	Early Life, joining the Church, Religious beliefs, Justification by Faith alone
3 - Johann Tetzel	Start - 12: 23 Duration - 1 minute, 40 seconds	Pardon Merchants sell indulgences
4 - 95 Theses	Start - 14:03 Duration - 2 minutes, 24 seconds	Issues addressed in the 95 Theses
5 - Why Can't the Pope Act?	Start - 16:27 Duration - 3 minutes, 9 seconds	Pope's response to 95 Theses Role of Frederick the Elector Pope & Luther's interactions
6 - Writ of Excommunication	Start - 19:36 Duration - 1 minute, 11 seconds	Writ of Excommunication issued Luther burns Charles V responds

Part Two


Origins of the Reformation - Part 2
Slide	Time	Key Topics Discussed
Slide 7 - Diet of Worms	Duration - 3 minutes, 18 seconds	Luther's trial for heresy "Here I Stand"
Slide 8 - Augsburg Confession	Start - 3:18 Duration - 3 minutes, 34 seconds	Edict of Worms Establishment of the Lutheran Religion Justification by Faith Alone Priesthood of all believers
Slide 9 - Peasants Revolt	Start - 6:50 Duration - 2 minutes, 59 seconds	Religious vs Social Reform Luther's need of the Princes' support Against the Murdering, Thieving Hordes
Slide 10 - Revolt	Start - 9:49 Duration - 2 minutes, 49 seconds	Lutheranism as political protest PROTEST-ant Civil Dispute Peace of Augsburg
Slide 11 - Peace of Augsburg	Start - 12:39 Duration - 3 minutes, 30 seconds	Peace of Augsburg Lutheranism and Catholicism recognized cuius regio, eius religio

Find out more.

Click here to access Steven Kreis's History Guide information over the Protestant Reformation.

Crash Course logo You can also view the Crash Course videos over the Reformation. They discuss Luther, Charles V, the political and religious changes at the time and have a wealth of information for your notes.

You can access the videos from the link below, you will need access to Youtube to view.

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