The Babylonian Captivity of the Church

In this, one of Martin Luther’s most impactful works, he brings together the similarities between the exile and captivity of the Israelites and the state of the Catholic church, in their destructive servitude to the papacy. He goes through each of the seven sacraments - questioning, analyzing, and applying the Biblical understandings he had reached. He rejects many of the practices, calling out the issues of control and misrepresentation of true Christian faith and repentance. Changing hearts and minds since its publication, this insightful discourse remains a significant document on theology, faith, and institutional church practices.

1. Opening Credits
2. On the Babylonian Captivity of the Church
3. Concerning the Lord's Supper Part 1
4. Concerning the Lord's Supper Part 2
5. Concerning the Sacrament of Baptism
6. Concerning the Sacrament of Prenance
7. Of Confirmation
8. Of Matrimony
9. Of Orders
10. On the Sacrament of Extreme Unction
11. Conclusion
12. Closing Credits