Reformation Overview
The Reformation began in the 16th century; it was an attempt to reform the Roman Catholic Church. The Reformers (also called Protestants) vehemently objected to practices and thought of the Roman Catholic Church. This included disputes of theology, piety, and Roman Catholic involvement in secular life. It is believed to have begun in 1517 when Martin Luther wrote his famous 95 thesis; however, evidence suggests that this theology/philosophy existed prior to this event. Martin Luther served as the catalyst to a movement in Europe which rose against the traditional teachings and prescriptions of the Roman Catholic Church.This influenced social and cultural history of western thought.
Reformation. (2008). In Philip's Encyclopedia 2008. Retrieved from http://www.credoreference.com
Structure
Resources contained in this section pertain to the social and cultural history of the Reformation during 1450-1650. This includes sources which give an overview of the Protestant Reformation, as well as numerous sources referring to particular people who were highly influential in this event. The list is far from exhaustive, many more resources exist on this topic; only major sources were chosen for the purpose of this internet guide. The works listed by specific reformers includes information about their life and influence in the reformation, and some additional works written by them (if they were of particular importance in the church/social history of this period). Other works not included typically included those written by reformers which served great spiritual purposes, but not directly related to reformation history. For additional materials (including sermons, conferences, and messages) written by these people please consider the following:
www.mongergism.com
www.sermonaudio.com
Guides
Guide on research in early modern and reformation Europe. The authors are reformation scholars. Includes eighteen essays covering religious, regional, and social/cultural studies.
Monographs
Discusses intellectual history of protestant reformation.
Cumulation of works from revolutionaries in the reformation. Highlights religion's dominating influence in social culture of the sixteenth century.
Tells the story of the English Reformation through Bilney, Tyndale, Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer.
Dramatic introduction to major people and events involved in the English Reformation.
E-Books
Link: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/hcc7.html
Link: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/hcc8.html
Reformation. (2008). In Philip's Encyclopedia 2008. Retrieved from http://www.credoreference.com
Structure
Resources contained in this section pertain to the social and cultural history of the Reformation during 1450-1650. This includes sources which give an overview of the Protestant Reformation, as well as numerous sources referring to particular people who were highly influential in this event. The list is far from exhaustive, many more resources exist on this topic; only major sources were chosen for the purpose of this internet guide. The works listed by specific reformers includes information about their life and influence in the reformation, and some additional works written by them (if they were of particular importance in the church/social history of this period). Other works not included typically included those written by reformers which served great spiritual purposes, but not directly related to reformation history. For additional materials (including sermons, conferences, and messages) written by these people please consider the following:
www.mongergism.com
www.sermonaudio.com
Guides
- Reformation and Early Modern Europe: A Guide to Research by David M. Whitford
Guide on research in early modern and reformation Europe. The authors are reformation scholars. Includes eighteen essays covering religious, regional, and social/cultural studies.
Monographs
- Humanism, Reform, and Reformation in England by Joseph Arthur Slavin
- Protestant Reformation by Henri Daniel-Rops.
Discusses intellectual history of protestant reformation.
- Advocates of Reform, from Wycliff to Erasmus by Matthew Spinka
- Protestant Reformation by Hans J. Hillerbrand
Cumulation of works from revolutionaries in the reformation. Highlights religion's dominating influence in social culture of the sixteenth century.
- Masters of the English Reformation by Sir Marcus Loane
Tells the story of the English Reformation through Bilney, Tyndale, Latimer, Ridley, and Cranmer.
- The Reformation in England by J. H. D'Aubigne
Dramatic introduction to major people and events involved in the English Reformation.
E-Books
- History of the Christian Church Volume VII: Modern Christianity. The German Reformation by Philip Schaff
Link: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/hcc7.html
- History of the Christian Church Volume VIII: Modern Christianity. The Swiss Reformation by Philip Schaff
Link: http://www.ccel.org/ccel/schaff/hcc8.html