Crisis and Renewal: The Era of the Reformations (Westminster History of Christian Thought) (Westminster Histories of Christian Thought) (The Westminster History of Christian Thought) by R. Ward Holder

by R. Ward Holder

This volume in the Westminster History of Christian Thought series introduces readers to the events and ideas that propelled the various religious reformations of sixteenth-century Europe. This splendid introduction to this momentous period examines the historical and theological developments that dramatically changed the religious landscape of Europe and continue to have important effects today. Discussion questions and other aids make this an excellent book for classroom use.

Genres: Church History, Nonfiction, Religion, History

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 7, 2009

Reviews

[Josh Trice · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holder does a masterful job of hitting all the key points of the reformation era without getting bogged down in the details. His work is easy to read and makes for a brisk, yet rich, encounter with a pivotal time in Church history.

I recommend this to any history buff or someone looking to learn more about Church/Christian history.

[Janet Atkins]

I read this book for Church History Class. It was well written and informative. Most Westminster books are pretty solid, and this one was no exception.

[Chris McLain · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent concise introduction to the historical contexts of the Reformation era. It treats the primary figures and movements critically while remaining relatively objective. Most chapters close with discussion questions, suggested primary and secondary readings, and doctrinal-vocabulary discussions.