History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume 3
Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné
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Length 18 h 41 min
Chapters 63
First published 1848
This third volume of d'Aubigné's work on the Reformation covers the years 1521 - 1527, as it developed in Germany, Switzerland, England and France. In his preface he writes: "There are no doubt great defects in the feeble work of which I here present another fragment to the christian public; and I should desire that it were still more copiously imbued with the spirit of the Reformation. The better I have succeeded in pointing out whatever manifests the glory of Christ, the more faithful I shall have been to history." (Summary by Gillian Hendrie)
Chapters
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PREFACE TO VOLUME THIRD Read by Gillian Hendrie 14:37
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BOOK IX Chapter 2: Luther in the Wartburg—Object of his Captivity—Anxiety—Sickness—Luther's Labours—On Confession—Reply to Latomus—His daily Walks Read by Gillian Hendrie 16:14
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BOOK IX Chapter 3: Commencement of the Reform—Marriage of Feldkirchen—The Marriage of Monks—Theses—Tract against Monachism—Luther no longer a Monk Read by Gillian Hendrie 11:08
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BOOK IX Chapter 4: Archbishop Albert—The Idol of Halle—Luther's Indignation—Alarm of the Court—Luther's Letter to the Archbishop—Albert's Reply—Joachim of Brandenburg Read by Gillian Hendrie 14:51
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BOOK IX Chapter 5: Translation of the Bible—Wants of the Church—Principles of the Reformation—Temptations of the Devil—Luther's Works condemned by the Sorbonne—Melancthon's Reply—Luther Visits Wittemberg Read by Gillian Hendrie 15:18
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BOOK IX Chapter 6: Fresh Reforms—Gabriel Zwilling on the Mass—The University—Melancthon's Propositions—The Elector—Monastic Institutions attacked—Emancipation of the Monks—Disturbances—Chapter of the Augustine Monks—Carlstadt and the Mass—First Celebration of the Lord's Supper—Importance of the Mass in the Romish System Read by Gillian Hendrie 25:39
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BOOK IX Chapter 7: False Reform—The New Prophets—The Prophets at Wittemberg—Melancthon—The Elector—Luther—Carlstadt and the Images—Disturbances—Luther is called for—He does not hesitate—Dangers Read by Gillian Hendrie 22:46
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BOOK IX Chapter 8 Part 1: Departure from the Wartburg—New Position—Luther and Primitive Catholicism—Meeting at the Black Bear—Luther's Letter to the Elector—Return to Wittemberg Read by Gillian Hendrie 22:05
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BOOK IX Chapter 8 Part 2: Sermon at Wittemberg—Charity—The Word—How the Reformation was brought about—Faith in Christ—Its Effects—Didymus—Carlstadt—The Prophets—Interview with Luther—End of the Struggle Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:39
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BOOK IX Chapter 9: Translation of the New Testament—Faith and Scripture—Opposition—Importance of this Publication—Necessity for a systematic Arrangement—Melancthon's Loci Communes—Original Sin—Salvation—Free Will—Effects of the Loci Communes Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:30
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BOOK IX Chapter 10 Part 1: Opposition—Henry VIII.—Wolsey—The Queen—Fisher—Thomas More—Luther's Books burnt—Henry's Attack on Luther—Presented to the Pope—Its Effect on Luther Read by Gillian Hendrie 14:31
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BOOK IX Chapter 10 Part 2: Energy and Violence—Luther's Reply—Answer by the Bishop of Rochester—Reply of Thomas More—Henry's Proceedings Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:09
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BOOK IX Chapter 11 General Movement—The Monks—How the Reformation was carried on—Unlearned Believer—The Old and the New Doctors—Printing and Literature—Bookselling and Colportage Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:46
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BOOK IX Chapter 12 Luther at Zwickau—The Castle of Freyberg—Worms—Frankfort—Universal Movement—Wittemberg the Centre of the Reformation—Luther's Sentiments Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:32
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BOOK X. AGITATION, REVERSES, AND PROGRESS. 1522-1526 Chapter 1: Political Element—Want of Enthusiasm at Rome—Siege of Pampeluna—Courage of Ignatius—Transition—Luther and Loyola—Visions—Two Principles Read by Gillian Hendrie 21:26
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BOOK X Chapter 2: Victory of the Pope—Death of Leo X.—The Oratory of Divine Love—Adrian VI.—Plan of Reform—Opposition Read by Gillian Hendrie 10:23
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BOOK X Chapter 3: Diet of Nuremberg—Soliman's Invasion—The Nuncio calls for Luther's Death—The Nuremberg Preachers—Promise of Reform—Grievances of the Nation—Decree of the Diet—Fulminating Letter of the Pope—Luther's Advice Read by Gillian Hendrie 22:14
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BOOK X Chapter 4: Persecution—Exertions of Duke George—The Convent at Antwerp—Miltenberg—The Three Monks of Antwerp—The Scaffold—The Martyrs of Brussels Read by Gillian Hendrie 15:23
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BOOK X Chapter 5: The New Pope, Clement VII.—The Legate Campeggio—Diet of Nuremberg—Demand of the Legate—Reply of the Diet—A Secular Council projected—Alarm and Exertions of the Pope—Bavaria—League of Ratisbon—Severity and Reforms—Political Schism—Opposition—Intrigues of Rome—Decree of Burgos—Rupture Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:29
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BOOK X Chapter 6: Persecution—Gaspard Tauber—A Bookseller—Cruelties in Wurtemberg, Salzburg, and Bavaria—Pomerania—Henry of Zuphten Read by Gillian Hendrie 12:23
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BOOK X Chapter 7: Divisions—The Lord's Supper—Two Extremes—Hoen's Discovery—Carlstadt—Luther—Mysticism of the enthusiasts—Carlstadt at Orlamund—Luther's Mission—Interview at Table—The Conference of Orlamund—Carlstadt banished Read by Gillian Hendrie 22:31
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BOOK X Chapter 8: Progress—Resistance against the Ratisbon Leaguers—Meeting between Philip of Hesse and Melancthon—The Landgrave converted to the Gospel—The Palatinate—Luneburg—Holstein—The Grand-Master at Wittemberg Read by Gillian Hendrie 8:47
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BOOK X Chapter 9: Reforms—All Saints Church—Fall of the Mass—Learning—Christian Schools—Learning extended to the Laity—The Arts—Moral Religion—Esthetical Religion—Music—Poetry—Painting Read by Gillian Hendrie 21:02
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BOOK X Chapter 10 Part 1: Political Ferment—Luther against Rebellion—Thomas Munzer—Agitation Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:03
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BOOK X Chapter 10 Part 2: The Black Forest—The twelve Articles—Luther's Opinion—Helfenstein—March of the Peasants—March of the Imperial Army—Defeat of the Peasants—Cruelty of the Princes Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:51
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BOOK X Chapter 11: Munzer at Mulhausen—Appeal to the People—March of the Princes—End of the Revolt—Influence of the Reformers—Sufferings—Changes—Two Results Read by Gillian Hendrie 16:46
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BOOK X Chapter 12: Death of the Elector Frederick—The Prince and the Reformer—Roman-catholic Alliance—Plans of Charles the Fifth—Dangers Read by Gillian Hendrie 9:08
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BOOK X Chapter 13: The Nuns of Nimptsch—Luther's Sentiments—The Convent dissolved—Luther's Marriage—Domestic Happiness Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:38
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BOOK X Chapter 14: The Landgrave—The Elector—Prussia—Reformation—Secularisation—The Archbishop of Mentz—Conference at Friedwalt—Diet—Alliance of Torgau—Resistance of the Reformers—Alliance of Magdeburg—The Catholics redouble their Exertions—The Emperor's Marriage—Threatening Letters Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:56
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BOOK XI DIVISIONS; SWITZERLAND—GERMANY. 1523-1527 Chapter 1: Unity in Diversity—Primitive Fidelity and Liberty—Formation of Romish Unity—Leo Juda and the Monk—Zwingle's Theses—The Disputation of January Read by Gillian Hendrie 16:14
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BOOK XI Chapter 2: Papal Temptations—Progress of the Reformation—The Idol at Stadelhofen—Sacrilege—The Ornaments of the Saints Read by Gillian Hendrie 8:14
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BOOK XI Chapter 3: The Disputation of October—Zwingle on the Church—The Church—Commencement of Presbyterianism—Discussion on the Mass—Enthusiasts—The Language of Discretion—Victory—A Characteristic of the Swiss Reformation—Moderation—Oswald Myconius at Zurich—Revival of Literature—Thomas Plater of the Valais Read by Gillian Hendrie 18:15
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BOOK XI Chapter 4: Diet of Lucerne—Hottinger arrested—His Death—Deputation from the Diet to Zurich—Abolition of religious Processions—Abolition of Images—The Two Reformations—Appeal to the People Read by Gillian Hendrie 15:48
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BOOK XI Chapter 5: New Opposition—Abduction of [OE]xlin—The Family of the Wirths—The Populace at the Convent of Ittingen—The Diet of Zug—The Wirths apprehended and given up to the Diet—Their Condemnation Read by Gillian Hendrie 18:49
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BOOK XI Chapter 6: Abolition of the Mass—Zwingle's Dream—Celebration of the Lord's Supper—Fraternal Charity—Original Sin—The Oligarchs opposed to the Reform—Various Attacks Read by Gillian Hendrie 11:18
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BOOK XI Chapter 7: Berne—The Provost Watteville—First Successes of the Reformed Doctrines—Haller at the Convent—Accusation and Deliverance—The Monastery of Königsfeldt—Margaret Watteville to Zwingle—The Convent opened—Two Champions—Clara May and the Provost Watteville Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:09
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BOOK XI Chapter 8: Basle—Œcolampadius—He visits Augsburg—Enters a Convent—Retires to Sickingen's Castle—Returns to Basle—Ulrich Hütten—His Plans—Last Effort of Chivalry—Hütten dies at Ufnau 267 Read by Gillian Hendrie 15:41
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BOOK XI Chapter 9: Erasmus and Luther—Vacillations of Erasmus—Luther to Erasmus—Erasmus's Treatise against Luther on Free Will—Three Opinions—Effect upon Luther—Luther on Free Will—The Jansenists and the Reformers—Homage to Erasmus—His Anger—The Three Days. Read by Gillian Hendrie 28:36
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BOOK XI Chapter 10: The Three Adversaries—Source of Truth—Grebel—The Fanatics and Zwingle—Constitution of the Church—Prison—The Prophet Blaurock—Fanaticism at Saint Gall—Schucker and Family—Discussion at Zurich—The Limits of the Reformation—Punishment of the Fanatics. Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:53
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BOOK XI Chapter 11: Progression and Immobility—Zwingle and Luther—Luther's Return to Scholasticism—Respect for Tradition—Occam—Contrary Tendency in Zwingle—Beginning of the Controversy—Œcolampadius and the Swabian Syngramma—Strasburg mediates. Read by Gillian Hendrie 23:55
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BOOK XI Chapter 12: The Tockenburg—An Assembly of the People—Reformation—The Grisons—Disputation at Ilantz—Results—Reformation at Zurich. Read by Gillian Hendrie 9:40
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BOOK XI Chapter 13: The Oligarchs—Bernese Mandate of 1526 in Favour of the Papacy—Discussion at Baden—Regulations of the Discussion—Riches and Poverty—Eck and Œcolampadius—Discussion—Zwingle's Share in the Discussion—Vaunts of the Romanists—Abusive Language of a Monk—Close of the Disputation. Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:25
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BOOK XI Chapter 14: Consequences at Basle, Berne, Saint Gall, and other Places—Diet at Zurich—The small Cantons—Threats against Berne—Foreign Support. Read by Gillian Hendrie 12:18
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BOOK XII Chapter 1: Universality of Christianity—Enemies of the Reform in France—Heresy and Persecution in Dauphiny—A country Mansion—The Farel Family—Pilgrimage to the Holy Cross—Immorality and Superstition—William desires to become a Student Read by Gillian Hendrie 18:06
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BOOK XII Chapter 2: Louis XII. and the Assembly of Tours—Francis and Margaret—Learned Men—Lefevre—His Courses at the University—Meeting between Lefevre and Farel—Farel's Hesitation and Researches—First Awakening—Lefevre's Prophecy—Teaches Justification by Faith—Objections—Disorder of the Colleges—Effects on Farel—Election—Sanctification of Life Read by Gillian Hendrie 24:12
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BOOK XII Chapter 3: Farel and the Saints—The University—Farel's Conversion—Farel and Luther—Other Disciples—Date of the Reform in France—Spontaneous Rise of the different Reforms—Which was the first?—Lefevre's Place Read by Gillian Hendrie 13:12
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BOOK XII Chapter 4: Character of Francis I.—Commencement of Modern Times—Liberty and Obedience—Margaret of Valois—The Court—Briçonnet, Count of Montbrun—Lefevre commends him to the Bible—Francis I. and "his Children"—The Gospel brought to Margaret—Conversion—Adoration—Margaret's Character Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:35
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BOOK XII Chapter 5: Enemies of the Reformation—Louisa—Duprat—Concordat of Bologna—Opposition of the Parliament and the University—The Sorbonne—Beda—His Character—His Tyranny—Berquin, the most learned of the Nobility—The Intriguers of the Sorbonne—Heresy of the three Magdalens—Luther condemned at Paris—Address of the Sorbonne to the King—Lefevre quits Paris for Meaux Read by Gillian Hendrie 21:39
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BOOK XII Chapter 6: Briçonnet visits his Diocese—Reform—The Doctors persecuted in Paris—Philiberta of Savoy—Correspondence between Margaret and Briçonnet Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:26
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BOOK XII Chapter 7 Part 1: Beginning of the Church at Meaux—The Scriptures in French—The Artisans and the Bishop—Evangelical Harvest—The Epistles of St. Paul sent to the King—Lefevre and Roma—The Monks before the Bishop—The Monks before the Parliament—Briçonnet gives way Read by Gillian Hendrie 21:09
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BOOK XII Chapter 7 Part 2 Read by Gillian Hendrie 9:31
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BOOK XII Chapter 8 Part 1: Lefevre and Farel persecuted—Difference between the Lutheran and Reformed Churches—Leclerc posts up his Placards—Leclerc branded—Berquin's Zeal—Berquin before the Parliament—Rescued by Francis I.—Mazurier's Apostacy—Fall and Remorse of Pavanne—Metz—Chatelain—Peter Toussaint becomes attentive—Leclerc breaks the Images—Leclerc's Condemnation and Torture—Martyrdom of Chatelain—Flight Read by Gillian Hendrie 20:51
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BOOK XII Chapter 8 Part 2 Read by Gillian Hendrie 23:02
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BOOK XII Chapter 9: Farel and his Brothers—Farel expelled from Gap—He preaches in the Fields—The Knight Anemond of Coct—The Minorite—Anemond quits France—Luther to the Duke of Savoy—Farel quits France Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:21
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BOOK XII Chapter 10: Catholicity of the Reformation—Friendship between Farel and Œcolampadius—Farel and Erasmus—Altercation—Farel demands a Disputation—Theses—Scripture and Faith—Discussion Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:34
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BOOK XII Chapter 11: New Campaign—Farel's Call to the Ministry—An Outpost—Lyons—Sebville at Grenoble—Conventicles—Preaching at Lyons—Maigret in Prison—Margaret intimidated Read by Gillian Hendrie 19:20
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BOOK XII Chapter 12: The French at Basle—Encouragement of the Swiss—Fears of Discord—Translating and Printing at Basle—Bibles and Tracts disseminated in France Read by Gillian Hendrie 12:45
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BOOK XII Chapter 13: Progress at Montbeliard—Resistance and Commotion—Toussaint leaves Œcolampadius—The Image of Saint Anthony—Death of Anemond—Strasburg—Lambert's Letter to Francis I.—Successive Defeats Read by Gillian Hendrie 17:56
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BOOK XII Chapter 14 Part 1: Francis made Prisoner at Pavia—Reaction against the Reformation—Margaret's Anxiety for her Brother—Louisa consults the Sorbonne—Commission against the Heretics Read by Gillian Hendrie 14:54
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BOOK XII Chapter 14 Part 2: Briçonnet brought to Trial—Appeal to the Parliament—Fall—Recantation—Lefevre accused—Condemnation and Flight—Lefevre at Strasburg—Louis Berquin imprisoned Read by Gillian Hendrie 23:00
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BOOK XII Chapter 14 Part 3: Erasmus attacked—Schuch at Nancy—His Martyrdom—Struggle with Caroli—Sorrow of Pavanne—His Martyrdom—A Christian Hermit—Concourse at Notre Dame Read by Gillian Hendrie 24:37
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BOOK XII Chapter 15 Part 1: A Student of Noyon—Character of young Calvin—Early Education—Consecrated to Theology—The Bishop gives him the Tonsure—He leaves Noyon on Account of the Plague—The two Calvins—Slanders Read by Gillian Hendrie 18:19
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BOOK XII Chapter 15 Part 2: The Reformation creates new Languages—Persecution and Terror—Toussaint put in Prison—The Persecution more furious—Death of Du Blet, Moulin, and Papillon—God saves the Church—Margaret's Project—Her Departure for Spain Read by Gillian Hendrie 25:28
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