The Protestant Revolution by William G Naphy
When Martin Luther nailed 95 criticisms of the Catholic Church to the door of his local church in 1517 he sparked not just a religious Reformation, but an unending cycle of political, social and economic change. This book presents the story of the Reformation and its lasting legacy - in effect, how Protestantism created the modern world.
This is a scholarly, readable and intensely interesting history of the role and influence of the ideas associated with ProtestantismIt explains its origins, development and political strength at a time when religion is growing in power and influence, some good and some dangerous. -- Tony Benn
Like a skilled general who marshals his forces towards a single objective ... William Naphy has brought his sweeping command of church history towards a controversial conclusion: he claims that Protestantism ... has never been a Church in the traditional understanding of that term, but it has, nevertheless, released a positive energy for change that has had, and continues to have, a profound and dynamic effect on the human community. -- Bishop Richard Holloway
Another intelligent and measured offering ... Compelling * Family History Monthly *
Like a skilled general who marshals his forces towards a single objective ... William Naphy has brought his sweeping command of church history towards a controversial conclusion: he claims that Protestantism ... has never been a Church in the traditional understanding of that term, but it has, nevertheless, released a positive energy for change that has had, and continues to have, a profound and dynamic effect on the human community. -- Bishop Richard Holloway
Another intelligent and measured offering ... Compelling * Family History Monthly *
William Naphy is Senior Lecturer and Director of Teaching and Learning in the School of Divinity, History & Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen. He is the author of several books, including Born to be Gay: a History of Homosexuality; Sex Crimes: From Renaissance to Enlightenment; and Plagues, Poisons and Potions. He lives in Aberdeen.
Tristram Hunt is a lecturer in modern British history at Queen Mary, University of London. He is the author of The English Civil War: At First Hand and the critically acclaimed Building Jerusalem: The Rise and Fall of the Victorian City. A leading British history broadcaster, he has authored numerous radio and television series for the BBC and Channel 4.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846075230 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846075238 |
| Title | The Protestant Revolution |
| Author | William G Naphy |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2008-08-07 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
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