The European Reformations Sourcebook

by Carter Lindberg (Editor)

This revised and expanded volume brings together a carefully-selected collection of primary sources drawn from medieval and sixteenth-century texts. Notable for its comprehensive coverage, it consolidates a broad range of important documents, which until now, have been scattered through numerous volumes of primary materials.An invaluable collection of primary sources, edited by a renowned reformations scholar, which brings together significant and illuminating documents from this influential periodRevised and updated to include catechetical writings by Luther and Calvin, and increased analysis of their theological writings, as well as coverage of women reformers such as Caritas Pirckheimer, Katharina Schutz-Zell, and Olimpia MorataIncludes a broad range of documents spanning major theological writings through to confessions, political grievances, and writings drawn from tracts, poems, and satiresFeatures observer accounts of events and debates that lucidly depict the personalities of the reformers, offering students their first direct engagement with participants in the European reformationsCreates an ideal accompaniment to Lindberg's "The European Reformations, 2nd edition," or can be used alongside any text on the European reformations for a complete learning guide

Genres: History, Theology, Church History

300 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2014

Reviews

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read excerpts for class

[Steve Wegman · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of direct writings and translations from people involved in the Reformation, starting in the late middle ages and running through the Catholic Counter-reformation, approximately from 1400-1600 AD. The 3 star rating isn't because there's anything wrong with the book. It's thorough, well documented, and makes it's points well. It's just that much of the writing of this era is hard reading. It's a textbook. I can't honestly say I ever remember really liking, let alone been amazed by a textbook.

[Michael Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s hard to rate a reference book, in my opinion. But this was a wonderful addition to my coursework, and it’s filled with sources that are helpful for any person interested in the history of the Protestant church tradition.

[Seth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Required text for class. This was a well informative book on the varying Christian religions during The Reformation in Europe. The book also focuses on primary sources, which is nice. It transports the reader into the thinking that was considered "radical" at the time. It also displays diverse ideas. The printing press was huge and allowed access to ideas, especially books like the bible. I would argue that this is a great compilation of primary documents on the editor's part. There are different types of primary documents selected throughout the chapters such as speeches, sermons, laws, diaries, letters, etc. Great read for primary sources.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

A wide sampling of writings from the reformation period. Writings from all sorts of places, not just the reformers.