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The Reformation Theologians

An Introduction to Theology in the Early Modern Period
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The Reformation Theologians offers a thorough introduction to the sixteenth-century Reformations, examining the theological ideas and contributions of key figures from this transformative period. Covering major strands such as Humanist, Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, and Radical theologians, it includes perspectives from theologians, humanists, clergy, laity, men and women. The book features an introductory chapter on Reformation interpretations, a concluding chapter on their modern influence, plus bibliographies and a glossary for deeper study.
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This book is ideal for students and scholars of historical and systematic theology, as well as readers interested in the religious and intellectual history of the Reformation period.

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* An ideal introduction to the ideas and contribution of key theologians of the sixteenth--century Reformation. * Explores a wide range of ideas and theologians within just one volume. * The contributors to this volume are internationally established scholars in the fields of historical and systematic theology. .

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The Reformation Theologians is the ideal introduction to the study of the sixteenth-century Reformations. It introduces the theological context, thoughts, and contributions of theologians from this period, offering students and scholars an essential resource and insight.

This comprehensive and lively book discusses all the major strands of Reformation thought and explores the work of a range of influential figures, including theologians and non-theologians, humanists, clergy and laity, men and women. The contributors to this volume are leading scholars in the field of historical and systematic theology.

Accessibly structured, it covers the Humanist, Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, and "Radical" Theologians. An introductory chapter explores the interpretations of the Reformation and a concluding chapter explains the influence of Reformation theologies on the modern period.

The text also includes useful bibliographies and a glossary of theological terms.

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  • The Reformation Theologians
    The Reformation Theologians is the ideal introduction to the study of the sixteenth-century Reformations. It introduces the theological context, thoughts, and contributions of theologians from this period, offering students and scholars an essential resource and insight. This comprehensive and lively book discusses all the major strands of Reformation thought and explores the work of a range of influential figures, including...
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Praised for its scholarly depth and accessibility, this volume is described as a timely and valuable resource for Reformation studies by C. Scott Dixon. Hans Hillerbrand highlights its effective portrayal of the rich theological discourse of the sixteenth century. The ATLA Reference Review commends the careful scholarship, while Choice notes the well-written biographical sketches and comprehensive coverage of the theological spectrum.

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ISBN: 9780631218395

Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 November 2001

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell

Contributors:

  • Edited by Carter Lindberg
  • Edited by Carter Lindberg

Audience: General / adult, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 248.0mm

Weight: 744g

Pages: 416

About the Author

Carter Lindberg is Professor of Church History in the School of Theology at Boston University. His recent publications include The European Reformations (1995) and accompanying European Reformations Sourcebook (1999), both for Blackwell.

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