Zwingli: An Introduction to His Thought

by W. P. Stephens

Overview

This book, by a leading Reformation scholar, is the only comprehensive introduction to Zwingli's thought for the student and general reader. In it Stephens discusses the main areas of debate in Zwingli studies and presents a variety of interpretations of his work. In the opening chapters, he places Zwingli in the context of Zurich and Switzerland in the sixteenth century, describes the various influences on Zwingli's development, and outlines his life and work as a reformer. The following two chapters introduce the main themes in Zwingli's thought, and these are related both to the life and work of the man himself as well as the views of other reformers. A final chapter considers Zwingli as a reformer and theologian, emphasizing, as Stephens does throughout the book, Zwingli's relevance today.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198263630
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	03/24/1994
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	188
Product dimensions:	8.60(w) x 5.60(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1250L (what's this?)

Editorial Reviews

"Introduces Zwingli's thought in a clear and systematic way."—Anglican Theological Review

"A comprehensive introduction to Zwingli's theology that is suitable for both general readers and students from undergraduate to graduate levels....A solid presentation of Zwingli's thought in its historical context."—Choice

"Stephens does a good job emphasizing the major themes in Zwingli's theology."—The Historian

"An extensive, careful, and systematic study."—Sixteenth Century Journal

"An important introduction to Zwingli....Stephen's work is unique because most treatments of Zwingli tend to be either biographical of topical....His introduction to Zwingli's thought will undoubtedly serve as a standard text for those seeking a first-time exposure to the Zurich reformer."—Critical Review

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