Hardcore History 48 - Prophets of Doom
Apr 22, 2013•11 hr•Ep. 48
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Summary
This episode delves into the 16th-century Anabaptist rebellion in Munster, ignited by Martin Luther's reforms. It chronicles the city's transformation into a radical, millennialist theocracy under prophetic leaders, its social and economic upheaval, and the eventual, gruesome siege and fall. The narrative highlights the extreme violence and fervent beliefs of the era, exploring the motivations and consequences of religious anarchy.Episode description
Murderous millennial preachers and prophets take over the German city of Munster after Martin Luther unleashes a Pandora's Box of religious anarchy with the Protestant Reformation.
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