The Myth of the Reformation

Peter Opitz

ISBN 10: 3525550332 / ISBN 13: 9783525550335

Published by Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Myth of the Reformation
• Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3525550332
• ISBN 13: 9783525550335
• Binding: Hardback
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

On June 810, 2011, the first conference of RefoRC, the Reformation Research Consortium, was held at the Institute for Swiss Reformation History at the Theological Faculty of the University of Zurich. The overall title The Myth of the Reformation, encouraged critical perspectives on traditional beliefs about the sixteenth century Reformation(s). Peter Opitz provides a selection of the papers that were presented at the Zurich conference. He assembles many diverse perspectives, which refute at least one myth: that the Reformation era is a boring period where not much is left to discover behind the traditional myths.

Review

"This collecction should be read by students of the Reformation as it manifested itself in its many forms. It debunks many widely held myths.... an amazing series of essays sure to educate." --Jim West, Quartz Hill School of Theology

"The Myth of the Reformation is not, in most cases, a radical attempt to recast our picture of the Protestant Reformation. Instead, it aims to bring the broader landscape of the Reformation into clearer focus." --Ryan M. McGraw, Puritan Reformed Journal