Luther and the Reformation
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour special — filmed on location in Europe — Rick Steves tells the story of a humble monk who lived a dramatic life. Rick visits key sites relating to the Reformation (including Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Rome) and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe — from indulgences to iconoclasts, and from the printing press to the Counter-Reformation. It's a story of power, rebellion, and faith that you'll never forget.
Length: 56 minutes. Release: 2016.
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Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation [48 words]
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this special, Rick Steves traces the events while visiting key sites relating to the Reformation. It's a story of power, rebellion, and faith that you'll never forget.
Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation [60 words]
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour special, Rick Steves visits key sites relating to the Reformation and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe — from indulgences to iconoclasts. It's a story of power, rebellion, and faith that you'll never forget.
Rick Steves' Luther and the Reformation [90 words]
Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther kicked off the Protestant Reformation, which contributed to the birth of our modern age. In this one-hour special — filmed on location in Europe — Rick Steves tells the story of a humble monk who lived a dramatic life. Rick visits key sites relating to the Reformation (including Erfurt, Wittenberg, and Rome) and explores the complicated political world of 16th-century Europe — from indulgences to iconoclasts, and from the printing press to the Counter-Reformation. It's a story of power, rebellion, and faith that you'll never forget.
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Rick at Wartburg Castle in Eisenach, Germany. Download image
Rick's Luther crew in Wartburg Castle. From left: Rick, producer Simon Griffith, Tim Frakes, and cameraman Peter Rummel. Download image
Rick with a 400-year-old Luther Bible in Rothenburg. Download image
Rick and the bronze Luther statue in Wittenberg's market square. Download image
Close-up of the Luther statue in Wittenberg. Download image
Rick in the market square in Wittenberg, Germany. Download image
Shooting in St. Jacob's Church in Rothenburg. Download image
Martin Luther statue at Neumarkt Square in Dresden, Germany. Download image
Following in Luther's footsteps in Wittenberg’s Market Square. Download image
Producer Simon Griffith, Rick, and cameraman Peter Rummel review the script in Wittenberg. Download image
Rick and producer Simon Griffith watch a demonstration at Wittenberg's historical printing shop. Download image
Grote Kerk, Protestant church in Haarlem, The Netherlands. Download image
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