Luther and the Radicals - Couverture souple

Loewen, Harry

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0889200084 ISBN 13 : 9780889200081

Editeur : Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 1974

Synopsis

In their zeal to tell the true story of sixteenth-century radicalism, some sympathizers of the Anabaptist movement have portrayed the once maligned individuals and groups as innocent, pious people who suffered cruel persecution at the hands of the wicked state-churchmen. Their side of the story is thus often as one-sided as was the story of the enemies of Anabaptism.

This book, written by a Mennonite scholar, seeks to understand the reasons for the clash between Luther and the radicals, a point often neglected when one or the other side is emphasized. The study keeps Luther, however, in a central position, exploring the issues which led to the Reformer's attitude toward the radicals and analyzing the principles that were at stake in his struggle with the dissident groups.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Dr. Harry Loewen was the founding Chair of Mennonite Studies at University of Winnipeg. During his tenure overseeing the chair, he also founded The Journal of Mennonite Studies (1983) which continues the vibrant dialogue regarding issues related to Mennonite history, culture, and literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Wilfrid Laurier University Press
• Date d'édition: 1974
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0889200084
• ISBN 13: 9780889200081
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 208
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• Personne responsable: non disponible