Description
Book SynopsisOwen Chadwick stands out as the trustsed authority on Reformation history. Not only is his scholorly knowledge outlined with enough precision to impress any aspiring historian, but Chadwick also manages to convey the facts with a level of underlying passion.
Table of ContentsPart One: The Protest1. The Cry for Reformation
2. Luther
3. Calvin
4. The Reformation in England to 1559
5. The Growth of Reformed Protestantism
6. The Radicals of the Reformation
7. The Assault upon Calvinism
Part Two: The Counter-Reformation8. The Counter-Reformation
9. The Conquistadors
10. The Eastern Orthodox Church
Part Three: The Reformation and the Life of the Church11. Divided Christendom
12. The Decline of Ecclesiastical Power
13. Ministry and Worship
14. Conclusion
Suggestions for Further Reading
Index