Was the Protestant Reformation a repudiation of the church's history? Was it a rejection of Medieval theology? Did the Reformation lead to schism in the church? Kevin talks to Matthew Barrett, professor of Christian theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, about these questions and many more in this episode of LBE. Listen in for some big picture analysis on church history as well as some deep nerdery on Reformation theology. Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:47 The Reformation as Renewal 17:17 Jonathan Leeman’s New Book 18:00 Let’s Go Back to Aquinas 40:30 True or False?: The Reformation Divided the Church 48:20 Desiring God’s Light & Truth Podcast 48:50 Unsung Reformers 53:48 Books 1:05:37 Until Next Time Books: The Reformation as Renewal Authority: How Godly Rule Protects the Vulnerable, Strengthens Communities, and Promotes Human Flourishing Introduction to Reformed Scholasticism Protestant Scholasticism: Essays in Reassesment Aquinas Among the Protestants
