Know What You Believe with Michael Horton

What Caused Secularization? Yale Historian & Michael Horton on Radical Mystics and the Reformation

January 27, 2026·1h 3m
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Michael Horton is joined by Yale historian Carlos Eire to discuss his new book, Magician and Mechanic: The Roots of "Spiritual but Not Religious" from the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution. Together, they explore the true story behind secularization and why the modern mind is natively anti-religious. Magician and Mechanic The second volume of Michael Horton's Divine Self series, a stunning history of "spiritual but not religious" thought in Western culture. PARTNER WITH US When you become a partner today, you'll receive two remarkable books as our thanks: Rediscovering the Holy Spirit by Dr. Michael Horton and Praying with Jesus by Pastor Adriel Sanchez. We believe these books can guide you into a clearer understanding of the Spirit's work and a richer prayer life. FOLLOW US YouTube | Instagram | X/Twitter | Facebook | Newsletter  WHO WE ARE Sola is home to White Horse Inn, Core Christianity, Modern Reformation, and Theo Global. Our mission is to serve today's global church by producing resources for reformation grounded in the historic Christian faith. Our vision is to see reformation in hearts, homes, and churches around the world. Learn more: https://solamedia.org/

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