{"product_id":"a-central-european-synthesis-of-radical-and-magisterial-reform-9780761834618","title":"A Central European Synthesis of Radical and","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChallenging the widespread classification of evangelical theologian Balthasar Hubmaier (1480-1528) as a Schleitheim-adhering Anabaptist, this book argues that Hubmaier should instead be understood as a bridge between the Radical and Magisterial branches of the Reformation. Paramount among this book''s new discoveries is the overarching three-tiered structure of Hubmaier''s theological system, consisting of a libertarian anthropology, sacramental theology, and ecclesiology. While recent studies have demonstrated the favorable reception of Bernard of Clairvaux by Luther and Calvin, this book reveals that Bernard also exerted a profound impact upon Hubmaier''s anthropology. Consequently, Hubmaier crafted highly philosophically realist doctrines of believers'' baptism and the Eucharist as grace-imparting sacraments instead of ordinances without salvific power. In Hubmaier''s baptism, God not only regenerated neophytes, but also predestined them to final salvation. By partaking of the Eucha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1 Preface Chapter 2 1. Reformation Taxonomies and Sacramental Theology Chapter 3 2. The Literary Dependence of Balthasar Hubmaier Upon Bernard of Clairvaux Chapter 4 3. Framing a New Theological Pilgrimage of Balthasar Hubmaier Chapter 5 4. Hubmaier's Doctrine of the Sacrament of Believers' Baptism Chapter 6 5. Hubmaier's Doctrine of the Sacrament of the Eucharist Chapter 7 6. The Free State Ecclesiology of Hubmaier Chapter 8 Conclusion: A Magisterial Radical Sacramentalist Chapter 9 Bibliography Chapter 10 Index of Scripture References Chapter 11 Subject Index Chapter 12 About the Author","brand":"University Press of America","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51037800464727,"sku":"9780761834618","price":48.6,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780761834618.jpg?v=1750937385","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/a-central-european-synthesis-of-radical-and-magisterial-reform-9780761834618","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}