The Cambridge History of Christianity [Paperback]

A history of Christianity from the Protestant Reformation to the height of Catholic Reform.This history of Christianity from the Protestant Reformation to the height of Catholic Reform details the history of society, politics, theology, liturgy, religious orders, and art in the lands of Latin Christianity. It also examines the relationship between Christianity and non-Christian religions both in Europe and in the non-European world.This history of Christianity from the Protestant Reformation to the height of Catholic Reform details the history of society, politics, theology, liturgy, religious orders, and art in the lands of Latin Christianity. It also examines the relationship between Christianity and non-Christian religions both in Europe and in the non-European world.This authoritative volume presents the history of Christianity from the eve of the Protestant Reformation to the height of Catholic Reform. It thoroughly examines the impact of the permanent schism on Latin Christendom, the Catholic responses to it, and the influence on the development of the Orthodox churches. The volume covers the history of society, politics, theology, liturgy, religious orders, and art in the lands of Latin Christianity, while expanding the boundaries of inquiry to the relationship between Christianity and non-Christian religions both in Europe and in the non-European world.Preface R. Po-chia Hsia; Part I. Luther and the Holy Roman Empire: 1. Martin Luther, reformer Scott Hendrix; 2. Emergence and consolidation of Protestantism Thomas A. Brady; 3. Anabaptists and dissenters Emmet McLaughlin; 4. Lutheranism in the seventeenth century Hartmut Lehmann; Part II. The Second Reformation: 5. Communal reformation - Zwingli and south Germany Peter Blickle; 6. Calvin and his successors Robert Kingdon; 7. Theology and liturgy of reformed Christianity Mark Greengrass; 8. The second wave of Protestant expansion Philip Benedict; Part III. Catholic Renewal: 9. Redefining Catholicism - Trent andlCr