Description
Book SynopsisThe dramatically compelling story from the Renaissance to the seventeenth-century wars of religion
Trade Review“Well written, thoroughly researched, and highly informative” -- Prof Peter Marshall, University of Warwick
“The drama of the Reformation years comes to life in this exciting survey of the events that changed the church forever” -- Prof Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School and Latimer Trust
“For anyone interested in obtaining a wide perspective on the Reformation, this will prove as a really helpful book.” -- Patrick Boyle * Ministry Magazine *
“A punchy, pithy, and engaging account… Thoroughly researched and well-informed… this is a book as lively as it is learned.” -- Church Times
Table of ContentsContents
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
