The Theology of Heinrich Bullinger (Reformed Historical Theology)

Publisher's description: W.P. Stephens' last work before his untimely death was a volume on the theology of Heinrich Bullinger. This work was virtually fully completed save the chapter on the Lord's Supper and has been edited by Joe Mock and Jim West at the wishes of the author and presents the theology of Bullinger following the same pattern of presentation as Stpehens utilized in his work on the Theology of Huldrych Zwingli. Each major theological topic is treated and fully described W.P. Stephens’ last work before his untimely death was a volume on the theology of Heinrich Bullinger: Ulrich Zwingli’s (1484–1531) successor as Antistes or chief minister of the Grossmunster in Zurich, In the light of Bullinger’s function as developer of the theology and church practice in Zurich, there has yet to be performed more research on him in English, which is exactly where Stephens work gets involved. Not only does Stephens offer references to works of Bullinger which have rarely been referred to due to the language barrier; he also offers a bibliography and a schedular overview of used titles Heinrich Bullinger’s theology remains relevant for the life of the Church and as a subject of inquiry. The present volume is a thoroughgoing examination of that theology by the premier scholar of the subject William Peter Stephens’ last work concerns itself with the life and work of Heinrich Bullinger