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

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 16th century theology. It includes a guide to major events, persons, doctrines, and movements. Cover -- Half-title -- Title -- Copyright -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Part I: Theological Topics -- 1 Studying and Writing about the Reformation -- Setting the External Context -- Setting the Internal Context Genre -- 2 Human Nature, the Fall, and the Will -- The Lutheran Tradition -- Luther's Definition of the Human Creature -- Luther's Understanding of the Fall into Sin -- Luther's Teaching on Bound Choice -- Luther's Followers on What It Means To Be Human, Sin, and the Free Will -- The Reformed Tradition -- Calvin's Definition of the Human Creature -- Calvin's Understanding of the Fall into Sin -- Calvin's Teaching on the Freedom of the Will and its Bondage to Sin -- Calvin's Followers on What It Means To Be Human, Sin, and the Free Will -- The English Confessions -- The Council of Trent -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 3 Revelation and Scripture -- The Page of Scripture -- The Text of Scripture -- Humanists and the Interpretation of Scripture -- Luther and the Lutheran Interpretation of Scripture -- Radical Contributions to Revelation and Scripture -- Reformed Contributions to Revelation and Scripture -- Roman Contributions to Revelation and Scripture -- English Contributions to Revelation and Scripture-Church of England and Dissent -- Conclusion-Scripture, Revelation, and Belief -- Bibliography -- 4 Justification -- Introduction -- The Late Medieval Background -- Martin Luther on Justification -- Philip Melanchthon -- Huldrych Zwingli -- John Calvin -- Confessional Statements -- Catholic Responses -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- 5 Law and Gospel -- Luther's Method -- The Antinomian Controversy -- Third Use of the Law -- Calvin and the Reformed Tradition -- Conclusion: The Legacy of Law and Gospel -- Bibliography -- 6 Election -- Orientation -- The Doctrine Defined -- Lutheran Formulations -- Reformed Understandings of the Decree 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 Companion introduces 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 Companion 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 includes a guide to major events, persons, doctrines, and movements. Finally, in-depth essays by noted scholars complete the volume. (Back cover) 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.