The Story Of Christianity, Vol. 2 The Reformation To The Present Day [Paperback]

From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volumeHistory of Christian Thought,The Story of Christianity Volume II: The Reformation to the Present Dayis the fully revised and updated second volume ofThe Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative history of Christianity, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to present day.

Beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century, this fully revised and updated second volume ofThe Story of Christianitycontinues the marvelous history of the world's largest religion. Award-winning historian Justo Gonzalez bring to life the people, dramatic events, and theological debates that have shaped Protestantism, Catholicism, and Orthodoxy. From the monk Martin Luther, who dared to stand up to a corrupt pope, to the surprising spread and growing vitality of today's church in Africa, Asia, and South America,The Story of Christianityoffers a complete and up-to-date retelling of this amazing history.

With new information on the important contributions of women to church history as well as the latest information on Christianity in developing countries, Gonzalez's richly textured study discusses the changes and directions of the church up to the twenty-first century.The Story of Christianitycovers such recent occurrences as the fall of the Soviet Union and the return of the Russian Orthodox Church; feminist, Africa-American, and Third-World theologies; the scandals and controversies facing the reign of Pope Benedict XVI; interfaith dialogue; and the movement toward unity of all Christian churches. This revised and updated edition ofThe Story of Christianityconcludes with a thoughtful look at the major issues and debates facing Christianity today.