Cambridge History Of Christianity: Volume 6 Reform And Expans

Description:
This authoritative volume presents the history of Christianity from the eve of the Protestant Reformation to the height of Catholic Reform. In addition to in-depth coverage of the politics and theology of various reform movements in the sixteenth century, this book discusses at length the impact of the permanent schism on Latin Christendom, the Catholic responses to it, and the influence on the development of the Orthodox churches. This comprehensive and comparative overview covers the history of society, politics, theology, liturgy, religious orders, and art in the lands of Latin Christianity. In thirty chapters written by an international team of contributors the volume expands the boundaries of inquiry to the relationship between Christianity and non-Christian religions - Judaism, Hinduism, and Buddhism - both in Europe and in the non-European world.

Review:
'The articles in this volume are of the high standard that one would expect given the expertise of the contributors. Although they are largely summary in nature, one is left with a clear sense of the cutting-edge research underlying this volume that in turn reflects the current vibrancy and depth of Reformation studies. ... Along with an excellent chronology and a very full bibliography for both the volume itself and for each article, this is a succinct history of early modern Christianity and an ideal summary of current research developments for scholars at all levels.' Journal of Ecclesiastical History 'This book provides readers with a broad spectrum of perspectives on the period of the Reformation and Protestant Orthodoxy, placing them within the larger context of Christian life and thought in Europe and beyond.' Journal of Reformed Theology

Table of Contents:
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 and beyond Robert Bireley; 10. New religious orders John Patrick Donnelly; 11. Female sanctity Gabriella Zarri; 12. Tridentine worship and the cult of saints Simon Ditchfield; 13. Peace without concord: religious toleration in theory and practice Nicolette Mout; 14. Imposing church and social discipline Ute Lotz-Heumann; 15. Persecutions and martyrdoms Brad Gregory; 16. The Mediterranean inquisitions of early modern Europe William Monter; 17. Religious colloquies and making peace Oliver Christin; 18. Latin Christianity and eastern Orthodoxy Mikhail Dmitriev; Part IV. Religion, Society and Culture: 19. Reformation and the visual arts Lee Palmer Wandel; 20. Ritual in early modern Christianity Susan Karant-Nunn; 21. Music and religious change Alexander J. Fisher; 22. Demonology Wolfgang Behringer; 23. Science and religion Ann Blair; 24. The new clergies Luise Schorn-Schutte; 25. Women and religious change Merry Wiesner-Hanks; Part V. Evangelising the Non-Christian World: 26. Christianity and Judaism Miriam Bodian; 27. The naturalisation of Andean Christianities Kenneth Mills; 28. Between Islam and Orthodoxy: Protestants and Catholics in southeastern Europe Istvan G. Toth; 29. Christianity shaped by the Chinese Nicolas Standaert; 30. Reception of Hinduism and Buddhism in early modern Christianity Ines Zupanov and R. Po-chia Hsia.

Author Biography:
R. Po-chia Hsia is Edwin Earle Sparks Professor of History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University. His many publications include The World of Catholic Renewal 1540-1770 1st Edition (1998), 2nd Edition (2005).