In about 600 A-to-Z entries, this title provides easy access to the theological concepts, personalities, historical events, institutions, and movements that helped shape Protestantism and the way it is practiced today.
The true story of Martin Luther, the 16th century German monk whose intellectual and political activism lead to the formation of the modern Protestant Christian church.
Protestanism represents the outcome of centuries of disagreement over doctrine and practice within the Catholic Church. Led by Martin Luther in 16th-century Europe, this spiritual revolution gained momentum and under the helm of other Protestant leaders, thrived and grew into new factions around the world, especially in Europe and North Anerica.
Explores the history of the world from the perspective of Protestant Christianity, which originated in the sixteenth century with Martin Luther, looks at the different denominations that have developed over the centuries, and discusses their similarities and differences.
Presents a survey of the rituals, traditions, and values of Protestantism and discusses its basic tenets, influence on other religions, sacred sites, geographical distribution, and more.
Explains the basic beliefs and issues the Protestant religion is based on, emphasizing the importance of its expansion into the non-Western world, and exploring the causes of Protestant's diversity.
Explores the history and origins, basic tenets and beliefs, organization, traditions, customs, rites, and influences of Protestantism, and discusses the role of the faith system in the modern world.
A color-illustrated overview of the history and tenets of Protestantism, which covers such topics as the priesthood of all believers; denominations; reform sects; and the teachings and methods of Luther, Zwingli, Calvin, and Wesley. Includes a glossary, bibliography, and index.
