The Story of Christianity

From Justo L. Gonzalez, author of the acclaimed three-volume History of Christian Thought, Story of Christianity: Volume 2, The is the fully revised and updated second volume of The Story of Christianity. Gonzalez’s astute scholarship, lucid prose, and impassioned focus tell the narrative of church history, beginning with the Protestant Reformation of the sixteenth century and leading all the way up to the modern era. This comprehensive volume details the pivotal figures, movements, and theological debates that shaped the modern church: Key Figures of the Reformation: Delve into the lives and theologies of Martin Luther, Ulrich Zwingli, and John Calvin, and understand how their thinking shaped the course of modern Christianity. A Church Divided: Trace the story of the Reformation across Great Britain, France, and the Low Countries, and witness the Catholic response, including the pivotal Council of Trent. Orthodoxy and Revolution: Follow the development of Protestant orthodoxy and explore the dramatic upheaval of the Puritan Revolution in England and the devastating Thirty Years’ War. The Rise of Modern Thought: Examine the emergence of Rationalism and Pietism as responses to a convulsed age, setting the stage for Christianity’s journey into the present day.