German Reformation: (Studies in European History)

Over the past twenty years, new approaches to the history of the Reformation of the Church have radically altered our understanding of that event within its broadest social and cultural context. In this classic study R. W. Scribner provided a synthesis of the main research, with a special emphasis on the German Reformation, and presented his own interpretation of the period. Paying particular attention to the social history of the broader religious movements of the German Reformation, Scribner examined those elements of popular culture and belief which are now seen to have played a central role in shaping the development and outcome of the movements for reform in the sixteenth century. Scribner concluded that 'the Reformation', as it came to be known, was only one of a wide range of responses to the problem of religious reform and revival, and suggested that the movement as a whole was less successful than previously claimed. In the second edition of this invaluable text, C. Scott Dixon's new Introduction, supplementary chapter and bibliography continue Scribner's original lines of inquiry, and provide additional commentary on developments within German Reformation scholarship over the sixteen years since its first publication.

Table of Contents:
Editor's Preface Introduction Introduction to the Second Edition A Note on References Some Reformation Myths Religion and Reform The Reformation as an Evangelical Movement Social Location of the Reformation Politics and the Reformation Varieties of Reformation The Impact of Reform Supplementary Chapter; C.S.Dixon Select Bibliography Supplementary Bibliography Index.

About the Author :
R. W. SCRIBNER was Professor of Modern European Christianity in the Divinity School at Harvard University until his death in 1998. Prior to this, he was Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Clare College. C. SCOTT DIXON is Senior Lecturer in European History at The Queen's University of Belfast. R. W. SCRIBNER was Professor of Modern European Christianity in the Divinity School at Harvard University until his death in 1998. Prior to this, he was Lecturer in History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Clare College. C. SCOTT DIXON is Senior Lecturer in European History at The Queen's University of Belfast.

Review :
Reviews of the first edition: 'In a small space, this well-presented work provides a stimulating introduction to detailed study of the period.' - Brian Murdoch, New German Studies 'Eminently valuable and useful.' - Hans J. Hillerbrand, The American Historical Review