A History of the Reformation (Vol. 1 of 2) by Thomas M. Lindsay

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Author Lindsay, Thomas M. (Thomas Martin), 1843-1914
Title A History of the Reformation (Vol. 1 of 2)
Summary "A History of the Reformation (Vol. 1 of 2)" by Thomas M. Lindsay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significant religious movement known as the Reformation, focusing specifically on its origins in Germany up until the Religious Peace of Augsburg. Lindsay aims to contextualize the Reformation within the broader social, political, and intellectual changes of the time, offering insight into the multifaceted nature of this critical period in history. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the Reformation by examining the various prevailing conditions preceding the movement. Lindsay discusses the powerful claims of the Papacy, the political fragmentation of Christendom, and the socio-economic changes that influenced the era. He describes how the combination of political, intellectual, and spiritual factors created a fertile ground for religious upheaval. In elaborating on the Papacy's dual claims to temporal and spiritual authority, he highlights how these claims were challenged in the lead-up to the Reformation, setting the framework for the revolutionary ideas to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
Subject Reformation
Subject Anabaptists
Subject Counter-Reformation
Subject Socinianism
Category Text
EBook-No. 40615
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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