In The Reformation: Faith and Flames, Andrew Atherstone traces the dramatically compelling story from the Renaissance to the seventeenth-century wars of religion. Focusing on the key personalities and events, he explains the often complex ideas that were at stake - and the political as well as religious issues involved. This is a lucid, authoritative account of a period that changed the face of Europe forever. The great figures, Luther and Calvin especially - are brought vividly to life in an accessible, lively and engaging overview of this critical period.

The dramatically compelling story from the Renaissance to the seventeenth-century wars of religion

About the Author
Andrew Atherstone is research fellow of the Latimer Trust and is involved in a ministry of writing and speaking. His main research explores aspects of Protestant and Evangelical history. His first two books are The Martyrs of Mary Tudor (Day One 2005) and Oxford's Protestant Spy: The Controversial Career of Charles Golightly (Paternoster 2007).

Reviews
"Well written, thoroughly researched, and highly informative" -- Prof Peter Marshall, University of Warwick
"The drama of the Reformation years comes to life in this exciting survey of the events that changed the church forever" -- Prof Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School and Latimer Trust
"For anyone interested in obtaining a wide perspective on the Reformation, this will prove as a really helpful book." -- Patrick Boyle * Ministry Magazine *
"A punchy, pithy, and engaging account... Thoroughly researched and well-informed... this is a book as lively as it is learned." -- Church Times



Book Information
ISBN 9780745970158
Author Revd Dr Andrew Atherstone
Format Paperback
Page Count 256
Imprint Lion Books
Publisher SPCK Publishing