Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom in the 16th Century

June 10, 2026 · 49 min

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David and Adam discuss Adam's new book on Luther's engagement with Islam and its implications for 16th century Christianity.

David and Adam talk about Adam's new book, The Turk at the Door: Luther, Islam, and the Fate of Christendom. The book makes Luther's engagement with Islam accessible to general readers and illustrates how 16th century Reformation Christianity confronted Ottoman expansion, especially by focusing on Luther's work on the subject of the Turks, Islam, and the Qur'an.

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