About the book
From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to the modern era.
This comprehensive volume details the pivotal figures, movements, and theological debates that shaped the modern church:
- Key Figures of the Reformation: Delve into the lives and theologies of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin, and understand how their thinking shaped the course of modern Christianity.
- A Church Divided: Trace the story of the Reformation across Great Britain, France, and the Low Countries, and witness the Catholic response, including the pivotal Council of Trent.
- Orthodoxy and Revolution: Follow the development of Protestant orthodoxy and explore the dramatic upheaval of the Puritan Revolution in England and the devastating Thirty Years’ War.
- The Rise of Modern Thought: Examine the emergence of Rationalism and Pietism as responses to a convulsed age, setting the stage for Christianity’s journey into the present day.
Editions of Story of Christianity: Volume 2
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780061855894
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062010759
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062364906
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From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to the modern era.
This comprehensive volume details the pivotal figures, movements, and theological debates that shaped the modern church:
- Key Figures of the Reformation: Delve into the lives and theologies of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin, and understand how their thinking shaped the course of modern Christianity.
- A Church Divided: Trace the story of the Reformation across Great Britain, France, and the Low Countries, and witness the Catholic response, including the pivotal Council of Trent.
- Orthodoxy and Revolution: Follow the development of Protestant orthodoxy and explore the dramatic upheaval of the Puritan Revolution in England and the devastating Thirty Years’ War.
- The Rise of Modern Thought: Examine the emergence of Rationalism and Pietism as responses to a convulsed age, setting the stage for Christianity’s journey into the present day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Story of Christianity: Volume 2 about?
From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to the modern era.
This comprehensive volume details the pivotal figures, movements, and theological debates that shaped the modern church:
- Key Figures of the Reformation: Delve into the lives and theologies of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin, and understand how their thinking shaped the course of modern Christianity.
- A Church Divided: Trace the story of the Reformation across Great Britain, France, and the Low Countries, and witness the Catholic response, including the pivotal Council of Trent.
- Orthodoxy and Revolution: Follow the development of Protestant orthodoxy and explore the dramatic upheaval of the Puritan Revolution in England and the devastating Thirty Years’ War.
- The Rise of Modern Thought: Examine the emergence of Rationalism and Pietism as responses to a convulsed age, setting the stage for Christianity’s journey into the present day.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Story of Christianity: Volume 2?
History and Archaeology > History > European history
Where can I read a sample of Story of Christianity: Volume 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780061855894
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Story of Christianity: Volume 2?
Justo L. Gonzalez
Who is the Publisher of the book Story of Christianity: Volume 2?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Story of Christianity: Volume 2 is available as paperback(ISBN 9780061855894) and ebook(ISBN 9780062010759) and ebook(ISBN 9780062364906)
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