Wiley-Blackwell Reformation Thought: An Introduction

Product Description Reformation Thought, 4th edition offers an ideal introduction to the central ideas of the European reformations for students of theology and history. Written by the bestselling author and renowned theologian, Alister McGrath, this engaging guide is accessible to students with no prior knowledge of Christian theology. This new edition of a classic text has been updated throughout with the very latest scholarshipIncludes greater coverage of the Catholic reformation, the counter-reformation, and the impact of women on the reformationExplores the core ideas and issues of the reformation in terms that can be easily understood by those new to the fieldStudent-friendly features include images, updated bibliographies, a glossary, and a chronology of political and historical ideasThis latest edition retains all the features which made the previous editions so popular with readers, while McGrath's revisions have ensured it remains the essential student guide to the subject. Review “Anyone looking to understand the theological and sociopolitical world of the Protestant Reformation – and it’s present influence – would do well to look nowhere else but this latest edition of Reformation Thought.”  (Jacob Sweeney's Blog, 17 May 2012) "[McGrath] is one of the best scholars and teachers of the Reformation ... Teachers will rejoice in this wonderfully useful book." (Teaching History (of a previous edition)) Review "Theologically informed, lucid, supremely accessible: no wonder McGrath's introduction to the Reformation has staying power!" —Denis R. Janz, Loyola University, New Orleans From the Inside Flap Reformation Thought, 4th edition, offers an ideal introduction to the central ideas of the European reformations for students of theology and history. Written by the bestselling author and renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath, this engaging guide is accessible to students with no prior knowledge of Christian theology.This new edition of a classic text has been updated throughout with the very latest scholarshipIncludes greater coverage of the Catholic Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the  impact of women on the ReformationExplores the core ideas and issues of the Reformation in terms that can be easily understood by those new to the fieldStudent-friendly features include images, updated bibliographies, a glossary, and a chronology of political and historical ideasThis latest edition retains all the features which made the previous editions so popular with readers, while McGrath's revisions have ensured it remains the essential student guide to the subject. From the Back Cover Reformation Thought, 4th edition, offers an ideal introduction to the central ideas of the European reformations for students of theology and history. Written by the bestselling author and renowned theologian Alister E. McGrath, this engaging guide is accessible to students with no prior knowledge of Christian theology.This new edition of a classic text has been updated throughout with the very latest scholarshipIncludes greater coverage of the Catholic Reformation, the Counter-Reformation, and the  impact of women on the ReformationExplores the core ideas and issues of the Reformation in terms that can be easily understood by those new to the fieldStudent-friendly features include images, updated bibliographies, a glossary, and a chronology of political and historical ideasThis latest edition retains all the features which made the previous editions so popular with readers, while McGrath's revisions have ensured it remains the essential student guide to the subject. About the Author Alister E. McGrath is the Head of the Centre for Theology, Religion & Culture at King's College London, having previously been Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University. He is one of the world's leading Protestant theologians and has long been involved in theological education. McGrath is also the