The Protestant Reformation
Revised Edition
HarperCollins · Print & ebook · August 4, 2009
Originally published more than forty years ago, this important collection—now revised and updated—brings together the works and writings of the revolutionary minds behind the Protestant Reformation and remains a major resource for teachers, students, and history buffs alike.
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- Who it’s for
- A source-rich way into the Reformation, attentive to religion’s central place in sixteenth-century life.
- Themes
- Protestant Reformation, Religion in sixteenth-century society, Popular religion
- Genres
- Protestant Christianity, 16th-Century History, History of Christian Thought
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Originally published more than forty years ago, this important collection—now revised and updated—brings together the works and writings of the revolutionary minds behind the Protestant Reformation and remains a major resource for teachers, students, and history buffs alike. Over the decades, modern scholarship has shed new light on this tumultuous period, raising probing questions and providing new connections that have radically changed our understanding and outlook.
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With this updated edition of this essential work—now including texts written by women as well as entries dealing with popular religion—modern viewpoints are cogently addressed, while the scholarly integrity that has made this book a revered classic has been scrupulously maintained. Throughout, Hans J. Hillerbrand's basic assumption remains consistent: religion—no matter how dependent on societal forces—must be seen as the pivotal element in the story of the sixteenth century.
Texts and Context
A source-rich way into the Reformation, attentive to religion’s central place in sixteenth-century life.
Come here for
- Reformation-era writings alongside newer scholarship
- Women’s texts and entries on popular religion
Expect
- A scholarly collection shaped by modern perspectives
- Religion treated as pivotal to the sixteenth century
Where it sits
| Protestant Christianity | 43% |
|---|---|
| 16th-Century History | 42% |
| History of Christian Thought | 22% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- European History
- World History
- Renaissance History
- 20th-Century History
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- 16th-Century History
- Religion & Philosophy
- Christian History
- History of Religion
- Authors
- Hans J. Hillerbrand
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- August 4, 2009
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Protestant Reformation · Religion in sixteenth-century society · Popular religion
- Reading lane
- European History