The Reformation

Discover how one monk’s protests sparked the Reformation and reshaped the Christian world.

In this accessible, wide-ranging introduction, historian Cameron A. MacKenzie traces the religious, political, and social upheavals of sixteenth-century Europe. Beginning with Martin Luther’s struggle for peace with God and his protest against indulgences, MacKenzie explores the central confession of the Evangelical Reformation: sinners receive forgiveness and life through faith in Jesus Christ alone.

Features of The Reformation:

• Hardcover binding
• Full-color interior
• Historical images of people, places, and objects
• Maps and charts to help visualize learning
• Perfect as a coffee table book

Yet the Reformation involved far more than Luther. Kings, princes, city councils, theologians, and ordinary Christians faced urgent questions of authority, worship, conscience, and the church’s identity. From Lutheran and Reformed movements to England, the Catholic Reformation, religious conflict, and confessional change, this book tells the story of a divided Christendom with clarity and balance.

If you’re new to the subject or seeking a fresh overview, The Reformation offers a compelling account of an era whose debates continue to shape the church and the world.