The Reformation Theologians: An Introduction to Theology in the Early Modern Period / Edition 1

by Carter Lindberg

Overview

The Reformation Theologians is the ideal introduction to the study of the sixteenth-century Reformations. It introduces the theological context, though, and contributions of theologians from this period, offering students and scholars an essential resource and insight. This comprehensive and lively book discusses all the major strands of Reformation thought and explores the work of a range of influential figures, including theologians and non-theologians, humanists, clergy and laity, men and women.

The contributors to this volume are leading scholars in the field of historical and systematic theology. Accessibly structured, it covers the Humanist, Lutheran, Reformed, Roman Catholic, and "Radical" Theologians. An introductory chapter explores the interpretations of the Reformation and a concluding chapter explains the influence of Reformation theologies on the modern period. The text also includes useful bibliographies and a glossary of theological terms.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780631218395
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	12/21/2001
Series:	The Great Theologians , #6
Pages:	416
Product dimensions:	6.80(w) x 9.75(h) x 1.16(d)

About the Author

Carter Lindberg is Professor of Church History in the School of Theology at Boston University. His recent publications include The European Reformations (1995) and accompanying European Reformations Sourcebook (1999), both for Blackwell.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements vii

Notes on Contributors viii

Abbreviations xii

Introduction: Carter Lindberg 1

Part I: Humanist Theologians: 17

1. Jacques Lefevre d'Etaples (c. 1460-1536): Guy Bedouelle, OP (University of Fribourg) 19

2. Desiderius Erasmus (1469-1536): J Laurel Carrington (St Olaf College, Minnesota) 34

Part II: Lutheran Theologians: 49

3. Martin Luther (1483-1546): Oswald Bayer (University of Tubingen) 51

4. Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560): Heinz Scheible (Heidelberger Akademie der Wissenschaften) 67

5. Matthias Flacius (1520-1575): Oliver K Olson (Marquette University) 83

6. Argula von Grumbach (c. 1490-c. 1564): Peter Matheson (University of Melbourne) 94

7. Urbanus Rhegius (1489-1541): Scott Hendrix (Princeton Theological Seminary) 109

8. Johannes Brenz (1499-1570): Hermann Ehmer (University of Tubingen) 124

9. Martin Chemnitz (1522-1586): Robert Kolb (Concordia Seminary, St Louis) 140

Part III: Reformed Theologians: 155

10. Huldrych Zwingli (1484-1531): Gregory J Miller (Malone College, Ohio) 157

11. Heinrich Bullinger (1504-1575): Bruce Gordon (University of St Andrews) 170

12. John Calvin (1509-1564): Randall C Zachman (University of Notre Dame) 184

13. Peter Martyr Vermigli (1499-1562): Frank A James III (Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando Centre for Reformation Research, Oxford) 198

14. Theodore Beza (1519-1605): Richard A Muller (Calvin Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids) 213

15. Katherina Schultz Zell (1498-1562): Elsie Anne McKee (Princeton Theological Seminary) 225

16. Thomas Cranmer (1489-1556): Peter Newman Brooks (Cranmer Theological House, Shreveport, USA and Robinson College, Cambridge UK) 239

17. Richard Hooker (1554-1600): Daniel Eppley (McMurry University, Texas) 253

Part IV: Roman Catholic Theologians: 267

18. Thomas se Vio Cajetan (1469-1534): Jared Wicks, SJ (Gregorian University, Rome) 269

19. Thomas More (1477/78-1535): Ralph Keen (University of Iowa School of Religion) 284

20. Ignatius of Loyola (1491-1556): John W O'Malley, SJ (Weston Jesuit School of Theology) 298

21. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582): Gillian TW Ahlgren (Xavier University) 311

Part V: "Radical" Theologians: 325

22. Andreas Bodenstein von Karlstadt (1486-1541): Alejandro Zorzin (Iglesia Evangelica del Rio de la Plata, Argentina) 327

23. Thomas Muntzer (c. 1490-1525): Gottfried Seebass (University of Heidelberg) 338

24. Caspar von Schwenkfeld (1489-1561): Andre Seguenny (University of Strasbourg) 351

25. Menno Simons (1496-1561): Sjouke Voolstra (Mennonite Seminary, Amsterdam and University of Amsterdam) 363

Trajectories of Reformation Theologies: Carter Lindberg (Boston University) 378

Glossary 384

Index 390

Editorial Reviews

"The Reformation Theologians is a very timely return to the individuals and the ideas at the heart of the evangelical movement. It is a valuable collection, written by the leading scholars in the field, and it will prove a very useful addition to Reformation Studies - both as a resource and as a compendium for the classroom." C. Scott Dixon, The Queen's University of Belfast

"This interesting volume of biographical sketches brings together a heterogeneous group of theological bed-fellows, important and not-so-important. It demonstrates superbly the powerful richness of the theological discourse in the sixteenth century. The anthology is a splendid introduction to the theological turbulence of that age." Hans Hillerbrand, Duke University

"This book, as well as the rest of the volumes in this series [The Great Theologians] rely on careful scholarship in producing a book which stands apart." ATLA Reference Review

"The 25 biographical sketches with excellent notes, by an international group of authors, are all well written and cover the theological spectrum." Choice

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