Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers: 95 Key Events, People, and Issues

by Donald K. McKim

What does “Protestant� mean? What are the differences in worship among Protestants? Who were the Huguenots? What does the Reformation mean for us today? This new book by best-selling author Don McKim answers these questions and many more, providing the essential history of the Protestant Reformation.

In an easy-to-use question-and-answer style, Reformation Questions, Reformation Answers highlights the key facts, people, and theologies of the Protestant Reformation, as well as major legacies of the historical movement. Published in time for the 500th anniversary of the beginning of the Reformation, this new resource will help readers understand a critical moment in Christian history that still deeply affects who the church is today.

136 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2017

About the author

Donald K. McKim is an American Presbyterian theologian and editor. He works as Academic and Reference Editor for Westminster John Knox Press.

McKim studied at Westminster College, Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, and the University of Pittsburgh. He has taught at Memphis Theological Seminary and the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary.

McKim is known for his 1979 book The Authority and Interpretation of the Bible: An Historical Approach. Co-authored with Jack B. Rogers, it was Eternity magazine's "Book of the Year" in 1980. In the book, Rogers and McKim argued that the Bible was infallible but not inerrant.

Donald Keith McKim was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania to Keith Beatty and Mary Alisan (Leslie) McKim.

Reviews

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fairly quick read that gives a good 30,000 foot overview of the Reformation. It does not get too in depth on any issue, nor does it imply that it does. It is well organized and although I read it sequentially, their is no need to do so. It does not have an index which is not a major issue. The table of contents list the 95 Key Events, People & Issues as mentioned in the title under larger chapter headings. The chapters are:
1. Backgrounds
2. Leading People
3. Events and Developments
4. Theological Expressions
5. Theological Topics of Christian Faith
6. Dividing Issues among Protestants
7. Legacy

[PD · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quickly skimmed while at library with family. There are 95 question and answers (see what he does there).

This book is a brief, encyclopedic telling of the Protestant Reformation’s historical backgrounds, leading people, events & developments, theological expressions & topics, dividing issues, and thoughts on lasting legacy.

This is a good jumping reference for pitting more bones to the sometimes overly summarized history of the Reformation. With more bones in the skeleton then you can hold more meat with further reading.