In The Reformation: Faith and Flames, Andrew Atherstone traces the dramatically compelling story from the Renaissance to the seventeenth-century wars of religion. Focusing on the key personalities and events, he explains the often complex ideas that were at stake - and the political as well as religious issues involved. This is a lucid, authoritative account of a period that changed the face of Europe forever. The great figures, Luther and Calvin especially - are brought vividly to life in an accessible, lively and engaging overview of this critical period.
Reformation : A world in turmoil
Description
Table of Contents
Contents
Prologue: Seeking Salvation 1
1. The Dawn of a Golden Age 3
2. Captive to the Word of God 20
3. The Sharpened Sickle of Judgment 42
4. A Warrior for Christ 62
5. Pacifists and Polygamists 87
6. Defender of the Faith 109
7. The Most Perfect School of Christ 129
8. Cleansing the Augean Stables 151
9. King Josiah and Queen Jezebel 171
10. Wars of Religion 190
Epilogue: Salvation at Stake 221
Notes 223
Index 242
Author Description
Andrew Atherstone is research fellow of the Latimer Trust and is involved in a ministry of writing and speaking. His main research explores aspects of Protestant and Evangelical history. His first two books are The Martyrs of Mary Tudor (Day One 2005) and Oxford's Protestant Spy: The Controversial Career of Charles Golightly (Paternoster 2007).