Christianity’s Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution―A History from the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First: How the Radical Idea of Bible … Worldwide Religious Innovation and Debate
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A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its Impact on the World
The radical idea that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that is still being played out on the world stage today. This innovation lies at the heart of Protestantism’s remarkable instability and adaptability. World-renowned scholar Alister McGrath sheds new light on the fascinating figures and movements that continue to inspire debate and division across the full spectrum of Protestant churches and communities worldwide.
Publisher : HarperOne
Publication date : November 4, 2008
Edition : Reprint
Language : English
Print length : 560 pages
ISBN-10 : 0061436860
ISBN-13 : 978-0061436864
Item Weight : 1 pounds
Reading age : 18 years and up
Dimensions : 5.31 x 0.9 x 8 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #216,983 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #259 in History of Christianity (Books) #348 in Christian Church History (Books) #507 in Christian Apologetics (Books)
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Customers find this book informative and well-written, providing a thorough examination of the Protestant Reformation. They appreciate its readability and stimulating content, with one customer noting it’s not so extensive that the subject matter becomes boring. The book offers a non-partisan view of Christianity, and one customer mentions it’s particularly useful for clergy and seminary students. The presentation quality receives positive feedback, with one review highlighting its helpful presentation of the Reformation. The accuracy receives mixed reviews, with one customer noting factual errors in comparing Catholicism and Protestantism.
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