02789cam a2200349 a 4500 16561382 BD-DhUL 20161123093408.0 101202s2011 maub b 001 0 eng 2010050368 9781405117494 (hardback) 9781405117500 (paperback) DLC DLC BD-DhUL pcc e------- BR305.3 .A67 2011 270.6 22 APR REL033000 bisacsh Appold, Kenneth G. 1965- The Reformation : a brief history / Kenneth G. Appold. Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2011. x, 203 p. : map ; 23 cm. Blackwell brief histories of religion Includes bibliographical references and index. "The Reformation: A Brief History is a succinct and engaging introduction to the origins and history of the Protestant Reformation. A rich overview of the Reformation, skillfully blending social, political, religious and theological dimensions A clearly and engagingly written narrative which draws on the latest and best scholarship Includes the history of the Reformation in Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, areas that are rarely covered in any detail The Reformation is placed in the context of the entire history of Christianity to draw out its origins, impetus, and legacy "-- Provided by publisher. "In 1517, the actions of a simple monk ushered in a period of unparalleled religious and political upheaval. The Reformation: A Brief History provides a succinct yet comprehensive introduction to this extraordinary period, showing how and why the Protestant Reformation arose and unfolded. In this rich account, the author skillfully blends social history, religious and theological ideas with economic and political factors. The description is well-rounded, drawing not just on the actions of the main characters, but also the experiences and ideas of ordinary people, the quest for social justice, and the conflicting approaches to Christian unity. The events of the Reformation are placed in the context of Christian history to offer a fuller understanding of the period. The result is a truly engaging narrative that shows the reader exactly what was at stake, and why, as the events unfurled. Accessible, lucid and based on the best of current research, this book offers readers a wonderful overview of one of the most critical periods in Western history"-- Provided by publisher. Reformation. RELIGION / History bisacsh. Cover image http://catalogimages.wiley.com/images/db/jimages/9781405117494.jpg 7 cbc orignew 1 ecip 20 y-gencatlg ddc BK 127812 127812 0 0 ddc 0 270_600000000000000_APR 0 NFIC 240573 DUL DUL GEN 2016-11-23 purchased 270.6 APR 477570 2016-11-23 2016-11-23 BK