The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology
The European Reformation of the sixteenth century was one of the most formative periods in the history of Christian thought and remains one of the most fascinating events in Western history. The Cambridge Companion to Reformation Theology provides a comprehensive guide to the theology and theologians of the Reformation period. Each of the eighteen chapters is written by a leading authority in the field and provides an up-to-date account and analysis of the thought associated with a particular figure or movement. There are chapters focusing on lesser reformers such as Martin Bucer, and on the Catholic and Radical Reformations, as well as the major Protestant reformers. A detailed bibliography and comprehensive index allows comparison of the treatment of specific themes by different figures. This authoritative and accessible guide will appeal to students of history and literature as well as specialist theologians.
- Deals with historical figures and areas not normally covered in books on this period. Includes particularly good coverage of pre-Reformation thought and of minor figures
- The most comprehensive book on this area to date, offering eighteen chapters, each written by an acknowledged expert in the field
- Contains a detailed bibliography and comprehensive index to allow comparison of the treatment of particular themes by different figures
Reviews & endorsements
"Like other books in the "Cambridge Companion" series, this is a compendium of brief essays; written by noted scholars of Reformation theology, they examine the thought of major figures and movements...a superb resource for college classes on the Reformation."
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"This is an excellent volume and commendable for several reasons. First, the contributors are of the highest quality. Secondly, the choice of topics of intelligent.... A further commendatory attribute is the fine introductory and concluding remarks which precede and follow these contributions.... All in all ... this volume is a treasure, and very much worth commending to any wishing to find a well-written, intelligent, and informative overview of Reformation theology."
Sixteenth Century Journal
"Bagchi explores three phases of activity--polemical, politcal, and propagandistic--and then provides a discussion of nine important topics that is unique in English and, as such, an invaluable resource." - John M. Frymire, University of Missouri
"...Overall, it is an accomplishment in intellectual history. Not only will the reader acquire a great store of information, s/he will likely be stimulated to pursue additional reading on the thoughtbof the reformation. The editors encourage that pursuit in their concluding section, where they sketch out new sources for and fresh inquiries about Reformation thought....It is easy to be enthusiastic about this book. It is informative, contemporary, accessible to the ordinary reader, and about the ideal length. It concludes while the reader is still interested in the topic and anxious for pointers toward other sources in the field. It demonstrates that specialists can communicate with common readers and instill in them the passion of the scholars' pursuit of knowledge that matters. And all this comes at a price an ordinary person can afford!"
--Luke L. Keefer, Jr., Ashland Theological Journal
Product details
December 2004Paperback
9780521776622
300 pages
226 × 150 × 18 mm
0.41kg
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Table of Contents
- Introduction: the scope of reformation theology David Bagchi and David C. Steinmetz
- 1. Late medieval theology Denis R. Janz
- 2. Lollardy Wendy Scase
- 3. Hussite theology and the law of God Thomas A. Fudge
- 4. The theology of Erasmus Erika Rummel
- 5. Luther Scott H. Hendrix
- 6. Melanchthon Sachiko Kusukawa
- 7. Confessional Lutheranism Robert Kolb
- 8. Zwingli Peter Stephens
- 9. Bucer Ian Hazlett
- 10. The theology of John Calvin David C. Steinmetz
- 11. John Calvin and late Calvinism: the identity of the Reformed tradition Richard A. Muller
- 12. Cranmer Peter Newman Brooks
- 13. The English Reformer Carl Trueman
- 14. The Scottish Reformation: theology and theologians David F. Wright
- 15. An introduction to Anabaptist theology Werner O. Packull
- 16. Pre-Tridentine Catholic theologians David Bagchi
- 17. The Council of Trent David C. Steinmetz
- 18. Possible directions of future research David C. Steinmetz and David Bagchi.