The BEMA Podcast 200: AD 1650–1800
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Dec 31, 2020 Dive into the transformative journey from the Reformation to the Age of Enlightenment! Discover the groundbreaking contributions of figures like Newton and Locke that shaped modern science and political thought. Uncover the emergence of new Christian movements, particularly Methodism, and the influence of Enlightenment thinkers advocating for religious freedom. Explore Voltaire’s legacy on church-state separation and the cultural shifts that paved the way for the French Revolution. Plus, enjoy insights on the evolution of first-century Judaism to contemporary reflections!
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Newton Set The Stage For Modern Science
- Isaac Newton transformed physics and enabled rapid technological progress during the Enlightenment.
- His work in motion and light set foundations for modern science and engineering.
Locke's Liberalism Shaped Modern Politics
- John Locke's political philosophy seeded liberalism and influenced the Declaration of Independence.
- Locke's ideas helped shape tensions between liberty and social order in modern democracies.
Freedom Brought Theological Fragmentation
- The Reformation's decentralization freed theological debate but fractured Protestant unity.
- Increased publishing and migration produced exponential splintering of Christian thought.