Philip Melanchthon and the English Reformation
Title | Philip Melanchthon and the English Reformation PDF eBook |
Author | John Schofield |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 360 |
Release | 2017-09-29 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1351911473 |
This book explores the hitherto neglected relationship between the English Reformation and the Lutheran scholar Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560). It looks at how Henry, following his break with Rome, flirted with Lutheranism as a doctrine to replace Catholicism, before the eventual collapse of the policy and its replacement with a more moderate reform programme under Cranmer. It then goes on to investigate how Melanchthon, as the leading proponent of Lutheranism influenced successive royal governments, both positively and negatively, as they struggled to impose their own brand of doctrinal conformity on the English church. By refracting the well known narrative of the English Reformation through the lens of Melanchthon, new light is shed on many events that have puzzled historians. The study provides fascinating new perspectives on such questions as why Henry suddenly abandoned his Lutheran policy, why Cromwell fell from power in 1540 and even insights into Elizabeth's personal beliefs. By tying events in England into the context of the wider European Reformation, through the work of Philip Melanchthon, this book offers fresh insights into the nature and development of early evangelical Protestantism.
Philip Melanchthon and the English Reformation
Title | Philip Melanchthon and the English Reformation PDF eBook |
Author | John Schofield |
Publisher | Routledge |
Pages | 251 |
Release | 2017-09-29 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1351911481 |
This book explores the hitherto neglected relationship between the English Reformation and the Lutheran scholar Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560). It looks at how Henry, following his break with Rome, flirted with Lutheranism as a doctrine to replace Catholicism, before the eventual collapse of the policy and its replacement with a more moderate reform programme under Cranmer. It then goes on to investigate how Melanchthon, as the leading proponent of Lutheranism influenced successive royal governments, both positively and negatively, as they struggled to impose their own brand of doctrinal conformity on the English church. By refracting the well known narrative of the English Reformation through the lens of Melanchthon, new light is shed on many events that have puzzled historians. The study provides fascinating new perspectives on such questions as why Henry suddenly abandoned his Lutheran policy, why Cromwell fell from power in 1540 and even insights into Elizabeth's personal beliefs. By tying events in England into the context of the wider European Reformation, through the work of Philip Melanchthon, this book offers fresh insights into the nature and development of early evangelical Protestantism.
The Honeycomb Scroll
Title | The Honeycomb Scroll PDF eBook |
Author | Gregory B. Graybill |
Publisher | Fortress Press |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2015-09-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 1506400450 |
Long overshadowed by Luther and Calvin, Philipp Melanchthon (1497–1560) is nevertheless one of the most important figures in the Protestant Reformation. Reformer, humanist, theologian, philosopher, ecumenist, and teacher of pastors—Melanchthon had a profound effect on the sweep of Western church history. This book gives the most detailed English-language biographical treatment of Melanchthon to date, moving from his historical context and family of origin, through his childhood, education, and early career at Wittenberg during the dramatic events at the dawn of the Reformation (1497–1524).
Philip Melanchthon, the Protestant Preceptor of Germany, 1497-1560
Title | Philip Melanchthon, the Protestant Preceptor of Germany, 1497-1560 PDF eBook |
Author | James William Richard |
Publisher | |
Pages | 492 |
Release | 1898 |
Genre | Protestants |
ISBN |
Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) and the Commentary
Title | Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) and the Commentary PDF eBook |
Author | Timothy Wengert |
Publisher | Sheffield Academic Press |
Pages | 308 |
Release | 1997-10 |
Genre | Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN |
Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560) and the Commentary celebrates the 500th anniversary of Philip Melanchthon's birth by highlighting one of his most important contributions to the intellectual world of Renaissance and Reformation: commentary on ancient texts. This book brings together essays not only by recognized connoisseurs of Melanchthon's thought but also by experts on other figures and movements within the Renaissance and Reformation, in order to provide a more accurate measure of the man and his distinction from and influence on other thinkers of his day. It also investigates both Melanchthon's wrestling with biblical texts and his equally significant exposition of other prominent ancient authors.
The Life of Philip Melanchthon
Title | The Life of Philip Melanchthon PDF eBook |
Author | Karl Friedrich Ledderhose |
Publisher | |
Pages | 380 |
Release | 1855 |
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Life of Philip Melanchthon
Title | Life of Philip Melanchthon PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph Stump |
Publisher | |
Pages | 286 |
Release | 1897 |
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