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History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume 3, credited to Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné, is available as a LibriVox volunteer audiobook. This guide identifies the recording, its source summary and its audio tracks.

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LibriVox recording of History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume 3 by Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné. (Translated by Henry White.) Read in English by Gillian Hendrie. 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)

Recording facts

• Recording title: History of the Reformation of the Sixteenth Century, Volume 3
• Author credits: Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigné
• Language: English
• Original MP3 tracks: 64
• Listed recording duration: 18:41:00

Catalogue topics

• persecution
• Erasmus
• torture
• Luther
• Reformation
• Calvin
• printing
• heresy

Opening tracks: first 24 of 64

1. 00 - PREFACE TO VOLUME THIRD — 14:37
2. 01 - BOOK IX: FIRST REFORMS. 1521 AND 1522: Chapter 1 Progress of the Reformation—New Period—Usefulness of Luther's Captivityin the Wartburg—Agitation in Germany—Melancthon and Luther—Enthusiasm — 17:03
3. 02 - 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 — 16:14
4. 03 - BOOK IX Chapter 3: Commencement of the Reform—Marriage of Feldkirchen—The Marriage of Monks—Theses—Tract against Monachism—Luther no longer a Monk — 11:08
5. 04 - 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 — 14:51
6. 05 - 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 — 15:18
7. 06 - 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 — 25:39
8. 07 - 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 — 22:46
9. 08 - 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 — 22:05
10. 09 - 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 — 20:39
11. 10 - 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 — 20:30
12. 11 - 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 — 14:31
13. 12 - 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 — 13:10
14. 13 - 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 — 17:46
15. 14 - BOOK IX Chapter 12 Luther at Zwickau—The Castle of Freyberg—Worms—Frankfort—Universal Movement—Wittemberg the Centre of the Reformation—Luther's Sentiments — 13:32
16. 15 - 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 — 21:26
17. 16 - BOOK X Chapter 2: Victory of the Pope—Death of Leo X.—The Oratory of Divine Love—Adrian VI.—Plan of Reform—Opposition — 10:23
18. 17 - 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 — 22:14
19. 18 - 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 — 15:23
20. 19 - 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 — 20:29
21. 20 - BOOK X Chapter 6: Persecution—Gaspard Tauber—A Bookseller—Cruelties in Wurtemberg, Salzburg, and Bavaria—Pomerania—Henry of Zuphten — 12:23
22. 21 - 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 — 22:31
23. 22 - 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 — 8:47
24. 23 - 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 — 21:02

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