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B&H Academic (2010), Edition: Illustrated, 208 pages
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Burning pyres, nuns on the run, stirring courage, and comic relief: the Protestant Reformation is a gripping tale, packed with drama. But what motivated the Reformers? And what were they really like? The Unquenchable Flame, a lively, accessible, and fully informative introduction to the Reformation by Michael Reeves, brings to life the movement's most colorful characters (Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, John Calvin, The Puritans, etc.), examines their ideas, and shows the profound and personal relevance of Reformation thinking for today. Also included are a lengthy Reformation timeline, a map of key places in the Reformation, further reading suggestions, and, in this U.S. edition, a new foreword by 9 Marks Ministries president Mark Dever.
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LibraryThing member trbixby
This book provides a great overview of the major highlights and themes of the Reformation. I especially like the fact that the author catches the spirit (heartbeat) of the reformers.
There’s plenty to learn, even for those who have studied this period before. However, it would serve well as in
With plenty of humor sprinkled in among insightful analysis, it’s a page-turner. I highly recommend.
There’s plenty to learn, even for those who have studied this period before. However, it would serve well as in
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introduction to those who are just beginning to study this great people. With plenty of humor sprinkled in among insightful analysis, it’s a page-turner. I highly recommend.
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LibraryThing member jburnson
Great Read, Inspiring Content
Wonderful survey of the people, doctrines, and culture surrounding the Reformation. Would recommend this to anyone who is the least bit interested in history, no especially to fellow Christians!
Wonderful survey of the people, doctrines, and culture surrounding the Reformation. Would recommend this to anyone who is the least bit interested in history, no especially to fellow Christians!
LibraryThing member jburnson
Great Read, Inspiring Content
Wonderful survey of the people, doctrines, and culture surrounding the Reformation. Would recommend this to anyone who is the least bit interested in history, no especially to fellow Christians!
Wonderful survey of the people, doctrines, and culture surrounding the Reformation. Would recommend this to anyone who is the least bit interested in history, no especially to fellow Christians!
LibraryThing member jimmoz
This is a very good and brief overview of the Reformation, covering Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Knox, Henry VIII, Elizabeth, and the Puritans. Other reading recommended: Here I Stand by Bainton; for the medieval mind, The Discarded Image by CS Lewis; The Radical Reformation by GH Williams; for
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England, The English Reformation by AG Dickens; Reformation: Europe's House Divided....by MacCulloch; on Puritans, Among God's Giants by Packer; on Britain, Five English Reformers by Ryle. Show Less
LibraryThing member m-andrews
A succinct and thrilling read about the Reformation. This is a perfect introduction for those wishing to familiarise themselves with the Reformation from a conservative-evangelical standpoint. Reeves has a particular focus on developments in England and Scotland in the second-half of the book,
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which almost overshadows the first half of the book, which is focused on Luther, Calvin, and Zwingli. Then again, I guess the book was meant for an English-reading British audience, and so it seems appropriate to gain the relevant context for the current British church and its place in the reformation of the church worldwide. There is plenty of comic relief throughout. I particularly loved the story of an English layperson, after having listened to a sermon that had already lasted two hours, who exclaimed, 'For God's sake, do go on, do go on!' After all, so few had heard the Bible in their own language before this point in history. How often do we take this for granted in our own churches? Highly recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member oataker
Very enjoyable account of Reformation with consecutive chapters on Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, Britain, the Puritans and its importance. Starts with a generally horrifying account of medieval religion and all through gives a balanced account of the heroes. Puts justification by faith at the centre
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then and feels it should be now but notes how Catholic Evangelical relationships are different now. Gives fair attention to all the dodgy areas, predestination, Luther on the Jews, all those radicals, and tries to give a fair innings to the Puritans. Show Less
LibraryThing member leandrod
Very good primer, focusing on justification. Should lose half a star for affirming a few controversial points without explanation.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2009
Physical description
8.5 inches
ISBN
1433669315 / 9781433669316