Protestant Christianity Interpreted Through its Development

by John Dillenberger, Claude Welch

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Genres: History, Religion, Church History, Theology

340 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1954

Reviews

[LAMONT D · Rating 3 out of 5]

Considering this was a supplemental resource back from my seminary days, I had in my library and thought I would endeavor to read through it again (after 30 years). I had many parts of the book highlighted but have to admit I do not remember the book having any impact on me while in class (whichever class that was). Certainly, the second and revised edition was needed as it updated one chapter regarding the ecumenical movement plus added two wholly new chapters. That authors also said they revised the text throughout from their first edition. It is a heavy read with many names and references throughout concluding with a chapter on how we should define Protestantism. I am not sure I agree with some of their conclusions, if indeed I could even understand it. It is a good resource if you are looking for a particular name or item from the Index. Hopefully I can give the book away assuming someone still needs it for a higher education class. Otherwise, I will need to do something with it along with many of my other books from my personal library.

[Kenneth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Assigned reading for a course in Church History I took as an undergraduate. The book is an excellent survey of Protestant Christianity from the Reformation period up to the mid-20th century when it was written.

[Jay Risner · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not riveting.