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Book SynopsisDavid M. Whitford is Professor of Religion in Reformation Studies at Baylor University, USA. He is the author of
Tyranny and Resistance: The Lutheran Tradition and the Magdeburg Confession (2001);
Reformation and Early Modern Europe: A Guide to Research, (ed., 2007) as well as numerous articles on Reformation Europe. He is Associate Editor of
The Sixteenth Century Journal.
Trade Review‘David Whitford has succeeded in bringing those specialists together that have given in this book a full oversight of the theology of the Reformation in all of its variety. Latest results of research, a fine combination of theology and history and an accessible style make this book into one of the leading handbooks on our way to 2017 and beyond.' - Herman Selderhuis, Theological University Apledoorn, The Netherlands -- Herman Selderhuis
‘Whitford opens this overture to Reformation theology with a wise essay on how neophytes might take their first steps in the discipline.In what follows, eighteen seasoned pros weigh in with substantial contributions on the classical loci, salient themes, and neuralgic issues.A fine starting point for graduate students and seminarians.' - Denis R. Janz, Loyola University New Orleans, USA -- Denis R. Janz
The Companion has a clear focus and readership in mind, both of which remain consistent throughout. This is a sign of an excellent editor. The contributions are genuinely thought-provoking and challenging towards further research... The quality of the content is uniform throughout, not one essay stands out as less useful or less well written than the others... So, a volume which surprises in many ways. A volume which will be extremely useful to those writing essays or starting research, to be sure; but a volume that will be helpful to those of us further down the research path too. I recommend this book without reserve. It certainly accomplishes what it sets out to do. -- Michael Parsons, Spurgeon's College, London, UK * Baptist Quarterly *
Table of ContentsPart One: Studying and Writing about the Reformation David M. Whitford Part Two: Theological Topics Chapter 1: Human Nature, the Fall, and the Will -
Robert Kolb Chapter 2: Revelation and Scripture -
Ward Holder Chapter 3: Justification -
Carl Trueman Chapter 4: Law and Gospel -
Lubomir Batka & Anna Johnson Chapter 5: Election -
Chad Can Dixhoorn Chapter 6: Sanctification, Works, and Social Justice -
Carter Lindberg Chapter 7: The Sacraments -
Bryan Spinks Chapter 8: The Church -
Paul Avis Chapter 9: Preaching and Worship -
Anne Thayer Chapter 10: Women, Marriage & Family -
Karen Spierling Chapter 11: Catechisms & Confessions of Faith -
Karin Maag Chapter 12: Church Discipline, Abuse, Corruption -
Raymond Mentzer Chapter 13: Eschatology, the Antichrist, and Apocalypticism -
Robin Bruce Barnes Chapter 14: Political Theology -
Volker Leppin Chapter 15: Superstition, Magic & Witchcraft -
Peter Maxwell-Stuart Chapter 16: Radical Theology -
Geoffrey Dipple Chapter 17: Images and Iconography -
Randall Zachman Chapter 18: Martyrdom and Religious Violence -
Haruko Ward Part Three: A Reformation ABC
