Continuing on the topic of the generation of Lutherans after Luther's death from our preceding episode, Dr. Wade Johnston comes on the show to discuss his recent book Life Under the Cross: A Biography of the Reformer Matthias Flacius Illyricus. 

The story of Flacius alone gives us a big picture on 2nd-generation Lutheranism as he was a significant figure involved with most of the significant controversies and debates that happened in the time period from Luther's death to the Formula of Concord.

Wade Johnston is assistant professor of history and theology at Wisconsin Lutheran College and an ordained Lutheran pastor (WELS). He also is a contributor at 1517.org and hosts the podcast Let the Bird Fly. Tune in for a fascinating discussion.

Shownotes:

In addition to Wade's book (linked above), we bring up the books:

-Wade Johnston, The Devil Behind the Surplice: Matthias Flacius and John Hooper on Adiophora

-Robert Kolb, Bound Choice, Election, and Wittenberg Theological Method: From Martin Luther to the Formula of Concord

-Luka Ilić, Theologian of Sin and Grace: The Process of Radicalization in the Theology of Matthias Flacius Illyricus

-Oliver K. Olson, Matthias Flacius and the Survival of Luther's Reform