The History of the Reformation: History of the Christian Church V8

by Philip Schaff

Book Overview

The History of the Reformation: History of the Christian Church V8 is a comprehensive book written by Philip Schaff. It provides a detailed account of the Reformation, a significant period in the history of Christianity that began in the 16th century and transformed the religious, social, and political landscape of Europe. The book covers the key events, personalities, and ideas that shaped the Reformation, including the rise of Protestantism, the teachings of Martin Luther, John Calvin, and other reformers, the Council of Trent, the Thirty Years' War, and the impact of the Reformation on art, literature, and culture. Schaff's writing is scholarly and authoritative, drawing on primary sources and offering insightful analysis and interpretation. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity and the Reformation.Eight volume series. This volume concludes the history of the productive period of the Reformation, in which Luther, Zwingli, and Calvin were the chief actors. It follows the Protestant movement in German, Italian, and French Switzerland, to the close of the sixteenth century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162666250
• ISBN13: 9781162666259
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 684 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 7.5" x 9.3"