Monday, December 4, 2023

Today in History - December 5, 2023

  A special thanks to Wikipedia.org for following historical information. The sermons I have chosen from Sermonaudio.com

1484Pope Innocent VIII issues the Summis desiderantes affectibus, a papal bull that deputizes Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger as inquisitors to root out alleged witchcraft in Germany.[7]

Recommended sermons and podcasts

  1. Inquisition, Witches and Mystics, by Dr. James White
  2. The Rise of Gay GB and the Pink Inquisition, by Dr. Peter Hammond

1560 – Thirteen-year-old Charles IX becomes king of France, with Queen Mother Catherine de' Medici as regent.[9]

Recommended sermons and podcasts: Killing God's Saints for Worship: King Saul and King Louis XIV, by Keith Dewell


1757Seven Years' War: Battle of Leuthen: Frederick II of Prussia leads Prussian forces to a decisive victory over Austrian forces under Prince Charles Alexander of Lorraine.

Recommended sermons and podcasts: The Colonial Wars in America and Providential Significance, by Bill Potter

Biographical Sketch: J. I. Packer

     Biographical Sketch: J. I. Packer  -  monergism.com Here are some of my favorite quotes by Dr. Packer from his book A Quest for Godline...