T&T Clark Companion to Reformation Theology (Bloomsbury Companions)

This Book Will Introduce The Main Theological Topics Of Reformation Theology In Language That Is Clear And Concise. Theology In The Reformation Era Can Be Complicated And Contentious. This Volume Aims To Cut Through The Theological Jargon And Explain What People Believed And Why. The Volume Will Begin With An Essay Aimed At Explaining To Students How One Can Approach The Study Of Sixteenth Century Theology. It Will Include A Guide To Major Events, Persons, Doctrines, And Movements. Finally, In-depth Essays By Noted Scholars Will Complete The Volume. -- Publisher's Description. Part I. Theological Topics. Studying And Writing About The Reformation / David M. Whitford -- Human Nature, The Fall, And The Will / Robert Kolb -- Revelation And Scripture / R. Ward Holder -- Justification / Carl R. Trueman -- Law And Gospel / L'ubomír Batka And Anna Marie Johnson -- Election / Chad Van Dixhoorn -- Sanctification, Works, And Social Justice / Carter Lindberg -- The Sacraments / Bryan Spinks -- The Church And Ministry / Paul Avis -- Preaching And Worship / Anne T. Thayer -- Women, Marriage, And Family / Karen E. Spierling -- Catechisms And Confessions Of Faith / Karin Maag -- Church Discipline And Order / Raymond A. Mentzer -- Eschatology, Apocalypticism, And The Antichrist / Robin B. Barnes -- Political Theology In The Reformation / Volker Leppin -- Superstition, Magic, And Witchcraft During And After The Reformation / Peter Maxwell-stuart -- Radical Theology / Geoffrey Dipple -- Images And Iconoclasm / Randall C. Zachman -- Martyrdom / Haruko Nawata Ward -- Part Ii. A Reformation Abc. Edited By David M. Whitford. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 472-510). This volume introduces the main theological topics of Reformation theology in a language that is clear and concise. Theology in the Reformation era can be complicated and contentious. This volume aims to cut through the theological jargon and explain what people believed and why.The book begins with an essay that explains to students how one can approach the study of sixteenth century theology. It includes a guide to major events, persons, doctrines, and movements. Theology in the Reformation era can be complicated and contentious. This book focuses on various aspects of theology in the reformation period. It includes an essay explaining to students how one can approach the study of sixteenth century theology.