Erasmus

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Desiderius Erasmus of Rotterdam, perhaps the brightest person of 16th century Germany and the leading intellectual as Luther appeared on the scene.

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Charles V

In this video, Dr. Kolb offers a brief biography of Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, with a focus on his role in the Lutheran Reformation.

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Formula of Concord: Free Will (5048)

In this video, Dr. Kolb discusses the role of God vs the role of humans when it comes to repentance and the performance of good works; and how this debate led to the clear rejection of synergism in the Formula of Concord.

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