Reformation: Europe's House Divided 1490-1700

Product Information

• Title: Reformation: Europe's House Divided 1490-1700

• Author: Diarmaid MacCulloch

• Publisher: Allen Lane

• Format: Hardcover

• Pages: 864

• ISBN-10: 0713993707

• ISBN-13: 978-0713993707 / 9780713993707

• Language: English

• Publication Year: 2003

Overview

Diarmaid MacCulloch’s Reformation: Europe’s House Divided 1490-1700 is a monumental work that offers a comprehensive and engaging account of the Protestant Reformation and its profound impact on Europe. Covering the spiritual, political, and social upheavals of the era, MacCulloch traces the roots of the Reformation, its key figures, theological debates, and the conflicts that shaped the religious landscape of the modern world.

This authoritative and meticulously researched book presents a balanced narrative that explores both Protestant and Catholic responses, revealing the ways in which Christianity was reshaped and how the divisions of this period still influence religious thought today.

Product Features

✔ Comprehensive Historical Analysis – Covers the political, cultural, and theological dimensions of the Reformation.
✔ Balanced Perspective – Examines both Protestant and Catholic viewpoints with scholarly depth.
✔ Engaging Narrative – A detailed yet accessible exploration of one of Europe’s most defining periods.
✔ Influential Figures & Movements – Discusses Martin Luther, John Calvin, Henry VIII, the Jesuits, and more.
✔ Global Impact – Explores the effects of the Reformation beyond Europe, including in the New World.
✔ Award-Winning Author – MacCulloch is a renowned historian known for his expertise in church history.

Who Should Read This Book?

History enthusiasts seeking an in-depth study of the Reformation.
Students and scholars of European and religious history.
Theologians and clergy interested in understanding Christianity’s transformation.
Anyone curious about the roots of modern religious and secular divisions.

Interesting Facts

Reformation: Europe’s House Divided won the National Book Critics Circle Award and was shortlisted for the British Academy Book Prize.
The book explores how the printing press played a pivotal role in spreading Reformation ideas.
MacCulloch examines how the Reformation shaped modern Western thought, from democracy to religious freedom.

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