Reform : The Church at the Birth of Protestantism Paperback / softback

by Luke H. Davis

Part of the Risen Hope series

Paperback / softback

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1485â€“1600Â Throughout the Christian lands of Europe, there was darkness.

Not a physical darkness, but a spiritual one. For many years, the clarity of Godâ€™s grace given through Jesus Christ had dimmed.

A system of human effort designed to achieve Godâ€™s favor meant people were confused about Scripture, about salvation, and about the purpose of life. Â But in those dark times, light dawned. Brave individuals challenged longâ€“held teachings that had drifted from Scripture.

Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Thomas Cranmer led movements of reformationin their nations, calling their followers to the clear teaching of the Bible, to Christ, to faith, to grace, to live to the glory of God.

Others, such as Patrick Hamilton, William Tyndale, and Lady Jane Grey, sought to continue this enterprise, sometimes at the cost of their lives. Â The Risen Hope series is a narrativeâ€“driven history of the Church.

Introducing key people and events from the last two thousand years, readers will be captivated by the fascinating stories and engaging writing style.

Risen Hope replaces the outâ€“ofâ€“print History Lives series. Â These bold Christiansâ€”called Protestantsfor their protest against the established and wayward Church practices of the dayâ€”sought to be faithful to Christ in their world, and in the process they offered in a new world that endures today.