Documentary: 50 Reasons For Martin Luther’s Excommunication

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Summary: Would any established Christian group change fifty of its doctrines and practices because one pseudo-prophet demanded it? That was Luther and the Catholic Church in 1521.

Uncover the truth behind Martin Luther’s excommunication from the Catholic Church in this compelling video by Catholic Apologist Dave Armstrong. Dive into 13 Reasons Martin Luther Was EXCOMMUNICATED, exploring the theological clashes that sparked the Protestant Reformation. From Luther’s rejection of papal authority to his denial of core Catholic doctrines like transubstantiation and the seven sacraments, this video presents a detailed Catholic perspective on why Luther was cast out in 1521. Learn about his bold treatises, the Diet of Worms, and the biblical basis for excommunication. Perfect for history buffs, theology students, and anyone curious about the Catholic-Protestant divide. Subscribe for more insights into Church history and apologetics!

Related Articles and Treatises

50 Ways In Which Luther Had Departed From Catholic Orthodoxy by 1520 (and Why He Was Excommunicated)

50 Reasons Why Martin Luther Was Excommunicated (National Catholic Register, 11-23-16)

To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation (Martin Luther, August 1520)

On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church (Martin Luther, October 1520)

The Canons of Dort

My Two Books About Martin Luther
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Martin Luther: Catholic Critical Analysis and Praise (my book, April 2008, 264 pages; available in paperback or for only $2.99 as an e-book)

The “Catholic” Luther : An Ecumenical Collection of His “Traditional” Utterances (my book, Dec. 2014, 166 pages; available only as an e-book, for $3.99; see details at the link)
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My Web Pages on Martin Luther and Lutheranism
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Martin Luther: a Catholic Critique & Appraisal (my web page)
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Lutheranism: Catholic Critique (my web page)

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