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Early Christianity faced powerful obstacles. The might of the Roman Empire and the power-politics of ancient Jerusalem lay a heavy burden on those who believed Jesus was "the Messiah."
Aired: 12/15/09
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Peter & Paul and the Christian Rev. Pt. 1
Martin Luther: Reluctant Revolutionary
The Catholic Church uses all of its might to try and silence Martin Luther.
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For the keenly spiritual Luther, the Church's promise of salvation is irresistible.
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Peter & Paul and the Christian Rev. Pt. 1
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