The Real Reason Jan Hus Was Burned (When Church History Gets Dark)

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Gavin Ortlund examines the historical, theological, and political forces behind Jan Hus’s execution in 1415.

Gavin Ortlund examines the historical, theological, and political forces behind Jan Hus’s execution in 1415, showing how medieval views on heresy and church–state authority made his death possible.Truth Unites (https://truthunites.org) exists to promote gospel assurance through theological depth. Gavin Ortlund (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is President of Truth Unites, Visiting Professor of Historical Theology at Phoenix Seminary, and Theologian-in-Residence at Immanuel Nashville.SUPPORT:Tax Deductible Support: https://truthunites.org/donate/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/truthunitesFOLLOW:Website: https://truthunites.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.unites/X: https://x.com/gavinortlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthUnitesPage/

People in this episode

Host: Gavin Ortlund

Topics covered

• Jan Hus
• church history
• heresy
• church-state authority
• theological examination

Keywords

• Jan Hus
• execution
• church history
• heresy
• theological depth

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Organizations: Truth Unites, Phoenix Seminary, Immanuel Nashville

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