Alec Ryrie is een bekroonde historicus van de Reformatie en het protestantisme. Zijn werk duikt diep in de geschiedenis van het christendom en onderzoekt de complexe emoties en ideeën rond twijfel en geloof. Ryrie analyseert hoe het protestantisme de moderne wereld heeft gevormd en biedt inzichtelijke perspectieven op de evolutie van religieuze en culturele tradities. Zijn aanpak combineert grondig academisch onderzoek met meeslepende verhalende stijl.
Focusing on the intricate connections among religion, politics, and social change in the sixteenth century, this third edition of The Age of Reformation provides an in-depth analysis of the era's transformative events. It has been thoroughly updated and expanded, making it a vital resource for understanding the complexities of the Reformation and its lasting impact on society.
Exploring the private practice of religion in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, this collection features interdisciplinary insights from various scholars. It delves into how early modern individuals engaged with their faith outside church settings, examining activities such as Bible-reading, prayer composition, and the interpretation of dreams. The use of physical objects in devotion and the complexities of religious solitude are also scrutinized, revealing the rich tapestry of domestic spirituality during this period.
Why have Western societies that were once overwhelmingly Christian become so secular? Looking to the feelings and faith of ordinary people, the award- winning author of Protestants Alec Ryrie offers a bold new history of atheism.
The spread of Christianity is arguably humanity's most consequential historical epic. Christianity tells the tale through more than a hundred beautiful color maps and illustrations depicting the journey of Jesus Christ's followers from Judea to Constantine's Rome, wider Europe, and today's world of two billion Christians practicing in every land.
The book examines the religious policies implemented during the latter years of Henry VIII's reign, highlighting the complexities and shifts in doctrine that occurred. It delves into the impact of these policies on English society and the church, exploring the motivations behind Henry's decisions and their long-term implications for religious practices in England. Through detailed analysis, it provides insights into the interplay between politics and religion during a transformative period in British history.
Focusing on the origins of the Scottish Reformation from 1525 to 1560, this narrative intertwines religious and political history, particularly during Mary, Queen of Scots' reign. It emphasizes the significant impact of warfare and violence on the Reformation's development. Aimed at students and general readers, the book provides a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal period in Scottish history.
In this compelling and sweeping book, Alec Ryrie charts the history of one of the greatest forces in the making of modernity: the rise of the Protestant faith and ethos. Without it, one is hard-pressed to envision the spread of capitalism or of democracy. Ryrie writes that his aim 'is to persuade you that we cannot understand the modern age without understanding the dynamic history of Protestant Christianity.' To which I reply: Mission accomplished. - Jon Meacham, author of American Lion and Thomas Jefferson A sweeping, wonderful book.... We no longer understand that the world wasn't always this way, that we didn't always have things like freedom of speech, freedom of religion, or the concept of limited government. - Eric Metaxas, author of Martin Luther, on The Eric Metaxas Show To cover the story of Protestantism in just 514 pages might seem a recklessly task. But Ryrie has succeeded magnificently. He writes with the affection of an insider and the judgment of a first-class historian, and is excellent at conveying the sheer excitement, passion and violence that have marked Protestantism's story. - The Sunday Times An astonishment of narrative sweep and close analysis, transforming a familiar subject into one not seen before, Protestants is a breathtakingly original charting of the God- driven current running below the surface of the West, and, now, the world. In its triumphs and tragedies, Alec Ryrie illuminates faith, yes; but the real revelation here is human life itself - its intelligence, open-endedness, hope. - James Carroll, author of Christ Actually and Constantine's Sword Comprehensive and highly readable... One of the world's leading authorities on the Protestant Reformation. . . He is a particularly graceful and humane writer -- a very kind person, you feel -- qualities that serve him well in a history this divisive and contentious. - Dallas Morning News Ryrie does more than simply repeat the landmarks of Protestant history; he probes the minds and spirits of Protestants themselves . . . A particular strength of his work is the attention he gives to the ordinary people who make up the Protestant movement-men and women who turn out to be rather extraordinary . . . Ryrie has given us an impressive biography of the overall Protestant movement. Above all, he has demonstrated how contemporary Western life was founded on Europe's response to the Protestant faith, rendering it, in the words of his subtitle, the faith that made the modern world. - The Gospel Coalition A masterly history. . . Rare is the historian who is as instructive about Christianity in Asia as he is about churches in the West, yet Ryrie manages both. - The Wall Street Journal To his credit, Alec Ryrie has braved treacherous waters .....Protestants succeeds in fulfilling his ambition to show how understanding Protestantism is necessary to any explanation of the modern age...Ryrie's skill at writing, seasoned with just enough wit, keeps the narrative moving... He has woven together an epic tale that not only reminds Protestants of their relations...but calls them back to a love divine, all loves excelling. - Christianity Today Informative and stimulating... Ryrie is as eloquent as he is erudite. - Financial Times Ryrie's agile mind, pithy style and energetic narrative bring 500 years of Protestant history to life. Protestants is shrewd, incisive and proceeds at an astonishing pace. If you wish to buy one book to understand the impact Martin Luther has had on the modern world, this is it. -Bishop Graham Kings, Mission Theologian in the Anglican Communion What a treat this book is. Its scholarship showcases one of the leading historians of Protestantism writing today, but the delight of it is the crisp prose, cool wit, wise judgements and sheer scope from the gates of Wittenberg to the streets of Seoul. Ryrie has a gift for showing how the history of religion is the history of people, in all their baffl
The experience of parish worship in England during the Reformation and the subsequent century is examined by ten leading scholars, highlighting its critical theological, cultural, and political significance. Through diverse disciplinary approaches, the contributors reveal how these worship practices shaped and reflected the religious landscape of early modern England.
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The authors of this volume deal with the similarities and differences between the Reformation in England and in the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation in regard to Christian ethics. Although it was understood by all sides that ethics was part of the Christian life, its place in theology was a matter of dispute, not only between the Reformation and its opponents but also among the various schools of thought in the Reformation. The articles in this volume deal with answers given by advocates of the Reformation in England and in Germany to the question of the theological place of ethics, and in addition with decisions and behavioral maxims here and there, such as for example ethics of law, the economy, war or diplomacy.