English Reformation

This listenable, accessible narrative story of the Protestant Reformation provides a solid grounding in the history of the Reformation and its leading ideas. The and the inclusion of "Questions for Discussion" and "Suggestions for Further Reading" make this book excellent for study groups, or as a refresher "course" for students - and even as a good starting point for those interested in the larger discipline of church history.

Before the Reformation, in the eyes of the Roman Catholic Church, being a wife or mother was not a holy vocation. The only “spiritual” calling for women was to be found in a convent. The Reformers confronted the bad theology which led to this (and other worse abuses, like priest-patronized brothels) and returned to the Bible to develop a theology of vocation that began to free Christians to be "holy" no matter their occupation. But today, modern feminist claims about vocation have more in common with the pre-Reformation popes than anything else....

Regimen Books Christian Classics publishes books of superior quality, with particular attention to textual editing and book design. They involve extensive editing to assure that the text is accurate and that the language is accessible to modern readers. The Essential Martin Luther includes five works: (1) 95 Theses, (2) To the Christian Nobility of the German Nation, (3) The Babylonian Captivity of the Church, (4) Concerning Christian Liberty, and (5) Treatise on Good Works. The four books are Luther's most important early ones, all written in 1520, and his famous “95 Theses” in 1517 ...

What if everything you thought you knew about the early Church was only the surface of a much deeper story—one marked by blood, courage, controversy, and divine encounters? From the fiery descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost to the thunderclap of Martin Luther's 95 Theses on the Wittenberg door, Introduction to Church History pulls back the curtain on nearly 1,500 years of rich, raw, and revolutionary Christian history. But this isn’t just a textbook—it’s a journey into the soul of the global Church. For many believers, the past feels like a dusty archive—distant, irrelevant, ...

A Biblical and historical examination of the Catholic doctrine of papal infallibility with goal of answering the question, "Is papal infallibility the key to Christian unity or a source of conflict and division?"

Embark on a captivating journey through centuries of theological evolution with "The Holy Shift." This thought-provoking eBook assures to enlighten readers about Christianity's profound origins, how it shaped civilizations, grappled with challenges, and continuously evolves to become the faith we know today. "The Holy Shift" is a treasure trove of knowledge, taking you back to the genesis of Christianity and its transformation through time and eras. The book invites you to explore the expanse of human understanding and the divine, from the contemplations of early theologians to the rise and...

Every person is born with a deep longing for a father.... Being Dad deals with the way fathers, and the subject of biblical fatherhood, are treated in modern culture. Dr. Keith brings his experience with family, students, great mentors, and friends to bear on a subject that is crying out for attention. Equally, he brings his Christian faith, a scholarly eye for detail, and an ear for story along on the journey and works with the listener to navigate a path to a better country where the Father blesses His children and is honored.

Theologian and reformer John Wycliffe never had the opportunity to take his doctrines outside of his native England, but he could never have imagined that his teachings would one day travel as far as 920 miles east to Bohemia. In fact, while his contentious convictions aroused much ado....

The Reformation unfolded in the cathedrals and town squares of Europe - in Wittenberg, Worms, Rome, Geneva, and Zurich - and it is a stirring story of courage and cowardice, of betrayal and faith. The story begins with the Catholic Church and its desperate need for reform. The dramatic events that followed are traced from John Wycliffe in England, to the burning of John Hus at the stake in Prague, to the rampant sale of indulgences in the cities and towns of Germany.

The Dark Ages was a millennium, running from approximately 500 (Rome fell in 476) to 1500 AD (Martin Luther’s 95 Theses were written in 1517); being a three-fold darkness: spiritual, physical, and educational. “One must be accustomed to the light, at least in some measure, to be able to judge of the darkness. A blind man can have no idea of the extent of the darkness around him. It is the same as to moral and spiritual darkness. A person must have some acquaintance with the light of scripture in order to discern the darkness around him. Thus, alas, during the ages under consideration, ...

When an obscure monk named Martin Luther tacked his theses on the door of the Wittenberg church in 1517, protesting corrupt practices, he was virtually unknown. Within months his ideas spread across Germany then all of Europe; within years their author was not just famous but infamous, responsible for catalyzing the violent wave of religious reform that would come to be known as the Protestant Reformation and engulfing Europe in decades of bloody war.

The New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) has positioned itself as a movement of divine restoration, claiming to reestablish apostles and prophets with unique authority in the Church. However, its leadership has repeatedly failed to uphold the biblical standards required for those in spiritual authority, particularly regarding the moral character and integrity of high-profile leaders. Rather than addressing and removing leaders who fall into sexual immorality, the NAR has developed a culture of excuse-making, covering up scandals, and even justifying blatant moral failures. This stands in direct ...

A teacher’s worst nightmare, Nate Adare is a bully, an opportunist, a cheater, a manipulator...all things considered, just bad news. His father’s imprisonment has fed a rage inside the eighteen-year-old as the chip on his shoulder has grown to firewood-size proportions. After ten years, Nate’s rationalizes that his father is a loser and so are just about all the authority figures in his life. An ailing mother and a sensible girlfriend provide the only anchor to keep Nate from being washed out by the waves of a wasted life. Then again, his own boorish behavior threatens his ...

Contained herein are the transcripts of the trial of Mr. John Bunyan, in which he passionately defends his calling to the ministry against accusations of disturbing the peace and sowing division. Mr. Bunyan is charged with holding unlawful meetings, preaching without permission, and even worshiping Beelzebub. A preface by Owen Anderson highlights how Mr. Bunyan's trial offers profound philosophical insights, surpassing even those seen in the trial of Socrates. Furthermore, Mr. Bunyan's response to imprisonment is presented as a more exemplary model than that of Boethius. Readers will find ...

This book is a call back to original Christianity. There is reason for discontentment with church as we’ve known it. Scripture reveals King Jesus started something very different than what we commonly encounter today. The Church Jesus brought forth in the first century, despite its trials and temptations, was united, loving, faithful, and powerful. It ruled spiritually. It “turned the whole world upside down” through evangelism (Acts 17:6). It produced faithful Believers and loving martyrs. What happened to it? Can it emerge again? YES! • The New Covenant leadership Jesus initiated ...

Not long after Martin Luther's defiance of the Church in 1517, dialogue between Protestants and Catholics broke down, brother turned against brother, and devastating religious wars erupted across Europe. Desperate to restore the peace and recover the unity of Faith, Catholic theologians clarified and reaffirmed Catholic doctrines, but turned as well to another form of evangelization: the arts.

I had an encounter that left me shaken and shocked. What I saw was clearly a picture of the church…clearly in my spirit, that is, because my intellect was confounded. It didn't make sense. In my encounter, the vision I saw was shocking and quite mysterious. I have had many visions of the Church, of reformation, but this one was markedly different. It sure didn’t look like a vision of the Church, but it immediately felt like one. I was standing in an apocalyptic looking environment. It was dark and weighty. In front of me was an absolutely massive, burning crater. God immediately ...

In this book, D. G. Hart investigates what was at stake in the 16th century and why Protestantism still matters. Of note is the author’s recognition that the Reformers addressed the most basic question that confronts all human beings: How can a sinner be right with and worship in good conscience a righteous God who demands sinless perfection? Protestants used to believe that this question, along with the kind of life that followed from answers to it, was at the heart of their disagreement with Rome.

Regimen Books Christian Classics publishes high-quality texts of important books. Each includes an informative, insightful introduction written today by an expert. The year 2017 marked the 500th anniversary of one of the most important events in history. In 1517 in Wittenberg, the German monk and theologian Martin Luther posted on the door of the town’s church his “Ninety-Five Theses.” The event lit the match that ignited the Protestant Reformation. Luther’s Babylonian Captivity struck at the core of the doctrines of the Catholic Church and stands as an immensely important point in ...

William Tyndale: Pioneering Translator and Martyr" is a comprehensive book that delves into the life and achievements of William Tyndale, a key figure in the English Reformation. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each exploring different aspects of Tyndale's life and work. From his early life and education to his pursuit of translating the Bible, the book provides a detailed account of Tyndale's journey. The book also sheds light on the challenges and opposition faced by Tyndale during his translation of the New Testament. It explores the controversies and criticisms that arose as a...