Crisis and Renewal: The Era of the Reformations

by R. Ward Holder

This latest 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. A splendid introduction to this momentous period, Crisis and Renewal 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. Designed particularly for undergraduate courses in theology and religion, the Westminster History of Christian Thought series offers reliable and accessible introductions to Christian thought for each major period in Christian history--the early church, the medieval era, the Reformation, the modern age, and the contemporary period--and concludes with a volume on American religious thought.

Genres: Church History, Nonfiction, Religion, History

288 pages, 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.