Christian History & Biography

The Protestant Reformation

Issue 71. The French Huguenots & the Wars of Religion

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This issue of Christian History & Biography investigates the political maneuverings and religious resentments that led to the gruesome massacre of over 10,000 Protestants in 16th century France.

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Issue 48. Thomas Cranmer & the English Reformation

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Thomas Cranmer's propensity toward diplomacy led him to find the via media—middle way—between Catholics and Protestants in an age when compromise equaled a double portion of treason. His ensuing martyrdom sparked the brushfire of English Reformation, and his Book of Common Prayer and 42 Articles facilitated the emergence of Anglican Christianity.

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Issue 46. John Knox & the Scottish Reformation

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Woman hater. Fanatic. Ruthless revolutionary. Such charges have been leveled against John Knox in attempts to discard his contributions to the Christian church. He is rarely remembered as an expository preacher, a Scottish reformer, or a courageous prophet. What is his legacy, both negative and positive? What can Christians learn from his teachings?

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Issue 34. Martin Luther: The Early Years

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This first Christian History & Biography issue on Martin Luther provides a look at many different aspects of how he became the Father of the Reformation.

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Issue 21. Caspar Schwenckfeld: Forgotten Reformer

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Learn about Caspar Schwenkfeld's background, his theological breakthroughs, his disputes with every 16th-century denomination, and his love for the Lord Jesus Christ in this issue of Christian History & Biography.

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Issue 16. William Tyndale: Early Reformer & Bible Translator

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By order of the Crown in 1537, the British laity received vernacular copies of the Scriptures. One year earlier, the man mostly responsible for translating those Scriptures was executed in accordance with an order from that same king.

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Issue 12. John Calvin: Reformer, Pastor, Theologian

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Predestination often overshadows the vast ministry of John Calvin to the people of Geneva. During his tenure, Geneva had no beggars, no lack of biblical preaching, and a solidly constructed relationship between church and state.

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Issue 4. Zwingli: Father of the Swiss Reformation

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Ulrich Zwingli, a man often overshadowed by Herculean reformers Luther and Calvin, fathered the Reformed tradition and established Scripture as the absolute and primary authority for Christian living.

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