The Renaissance and Reformation Movements: by Lewis W. SpitzAuthor: Lewis W. Spitz |
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| Volume I The Renaissance This book, along with its companion (Volume 2 The Reformation), offer a panoramic history of the politico-ecclesiastical, intellectual, and cultural life of the two centuries preceding the 16th-century Reformation. Stressing the dynamic character of the 14th and 15th centuries, Spitz paints a careful portrayal of virtually every phase of life in this epoch, especially focusing on late medieval theology and particular Renaissance humanism. This first of two volumes synthesizes an otherwise overwhelming body of information into an engaging and readable narrative that captures the ferment and spirit of this age. Chapters address * the Renaissance * the church in crisis * the state in transformation * the rise of capitalism * Renaissance humanism, philosophy, literature, and science * the fine arts * the development of humanism beyond Italy. The book includes several illustrations and an extensive bibliography. Revised edition. What People are Saying "I have consistently found that Spitz's readable narrative sparks the students' interest and clarifies for them both the broad context and sweep of the movements of the period and its significant detail. Personalities come alive, ideas become clear, and events become understandable as Spitz traces the outline and fills in the framework with just the appropriate anecdote or observation. He guides the reader through specific developments in such a way that the wider picture comes into focus, and the contours of the several streams of thought in this era can be easily understood in relationship to each other. The book's maps and illustrations enhance its usefulness as a learning tool." — Robert Kolb, Professor of Systematic Theology and Director of the Institute for Mission Studies, Concordia Seminary, St Louis, MO editor of the 2000 edition of the Book of Concord "As many of my students have happily testified, these two volumes provide an extraordinarily helpful introduction to an extraordinary period of history. Their exceptional strength lies in the lucid and compelling presentation of the world of intellectual and spiritual life at this time. Petrarch, Valla, Ficino, Pico, Machiavelli, Eramus, Luther, Calvin, and many others all come to life in these pages." — James M. Kittelson, Professor of History, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, MN Binding: Paperback Page Count: 300 Volume II The Reformation This book, along with its companion (Volume 1 The Renaissance), offer a panoramic history of the politico-ecclesiastical, intellectual, and cultural life of the two centuries preceding the 16th-century Reformation. Stressing the dynamic character of the 14th and 15th centuries, Spitz paints a careful portrayal of virtually every phase of life in this epoch, especially focusing on late medieval theology and particular Renaissance humanism. This second volume chronicles the people, ideas, and movements of the 16th century with the same insight and stylistic vividness that distinguish the first volume. Chapters address * the Reformation * Luther's evangelical thrust * the Roman Empire in crisis * Zwingli * Calvin * the Reformation in Scotland and England * the Catholic Reformation * the civil war in France * England under Elizabeth * the impact of the Renaissance and the Reformation on society and culture. Revised edition. Includes illustrations and extensive bibliography. Number Of Pages: 335 |
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