Amy Nelson Burnett

An Explorer's Guide to John Calvin

Theology

“The Explorer's Guide to John Calvin is an appealing introduction to one of the Reformation's most influential figures. Countering many modern misconceptions about the Genevan Reformer, Yudha Thianto presents Calvin as a man of his times and also as a profound theologian who still speaks to Christians today. Thianto's lively and sympathetic portrait of Calvin's life and theology is an ideal starting point for those wanting to learn more about the origins of Calvinism.”

How the Reformation Began

History & Biography

“How the Reformation Began takes us step-by-step through the events that led to Martin Luther’s break with Rome. Using Luther’s own words, the essays show how his criticism of indulgences led to a religious revolution. This is an ideal starting place for anyone wanting to understand the Protestant Reformation.”

Luther's Wittenberg World

History & Biography

“Both informative and fun to read, Luther’s Wittenberg World is a verbal photo album of the reformer’s life, presenting brief portraits of his family, friends, colleagues, opponents, and successors. It highlights Luther’s many contacts with both men and women, fellow reformers and foreign scholars, political figures and printers. The book is a handy reference for students, pastors, and anyone interested in the many individuals whose names appear in Luther’s letters and published works.”

The Reformations of Medicine

Theology

“In this engaging study, Ekaterina Lomperis deftly describes Martin Luther's new evangelical understanding of physical suffering and the role of medicine in alleviating it. Linking theology with pastoral care, she highlights those elements of the reformer's thought still relevant to Christian faith communities today. The Reformations of Medicine demonstrates the value of drawing from the past to address modern questions.”

The Wittenberg Concord

History & Biography

“Gordon A. Jensen has given us a fresh account of the background, contents, and long-term impact of the Wittenberg Concord, an attempt by the leading reformers to restore Protestant unity that has been unjustly neglected in English language scholarship. Although agreement concerning the Lord’s Supper was at the heart of the Concord, Jensen highlights the discussion of baptism and absolution as well, and he points to the failure to agree on the role of the magistrate in church reform. His book draws some important lessons from the experience of the sixteenth-century reformers that are still relevant for anyone involved in ecumenical dialogue today.”

Women Reformers of Early Modern Europe

History & Biography

“Women Reformers of Early Modern Europe is a superb introduction to the way women shaped and were shaped by the Reformation. Its interdisciplinary approach and its broad chronological and geographical scope combine to shed new light on how women actively supported--and in some cases vigorously opposed--Protestant teachings. This volume will be the new starting point for anyone interested in the role of women in early modern religious reform.”

Worshiping with the Reformers

History & Biography

“In Worshiping with the Reformers, Karin Maag deftly describes the diverse religious practices that resulted from the Reformation and gives a lively view of worship in the sixteenth century. Outlining the differences among the major forms of Protestantism and with Roman Catholicism, this engaging and informative book is the ideal starting point for anyone curious about the historical development of worship practices that are still important today.”