Marshall, Peter
The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199231317
- author:
- Marshall, Peter
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2009
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 11 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Christianity
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction by Peter Marshall The Reformation had a profound impact on Europe, leaving a lasting mark on the modern world. This transformation began as a debate about salvation, but soon engulfed society in a series of fundamental changes. This book provides a clear and concise guide to the process, exploring the complex interplay between doctrine, politics, society, art, and minorities. The Reformation was not a solely European phenomenon, but rather a catalyst for the spread of Christianity across the globe. Peter Marshall argues that the Reformation's legacy is multifaceted, producing both remarkable stories of sanctity and heroism, as well as extraordinary artistic achievements, alongside violence, holy war, and martyrdom. A paradox of the Reformation is that it simultaneously intensified intolerance and established pluralism, a legacy that continues to be wrestled with today.
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