Since this is a history book, I'll just keep the review brief because I'm no historian.
It's nearing October 31st, for Christians who don't celebrate Halloween, may opt in for the celebration of Reformation Day. It's time to look back into history and see Luther standing triumphantly before the religious empire of his time, saying "here I stand". It's time to remember the times when access to a Bible, nevertheless being able to read and understand one, was a scarcity. It's time to be thankful because today, we can proudly say that we are justified by FAITH alone.
The Protestant reformation is something I've heard a lot about but didn't really know much about until I started reading Church history. In The Unquenchable Flame, Reeves gives a basic retelling of key events in the Protestant Reformation. Key figures such as Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Huldrych Zwingli are only some of the ones explored in this book. Reeves looks at the beginning of the Reformation in Germany, and in other locations such as France, England, and Scotland.
Reeves also gives some theological insight into all of these events. The doctrines of the parties involved are discussed, giving the reader a better theological understanding of the Catholic Church as well as all the different players in the Reformation.
This book is easy to read, and ideal for the layperson. One thing I really appreciate about this book is that it doesn't overlook some of the ugly details of the Reformers. Of course, this book is pretty obviously Protestant, which is okay, but it'll benefit the reader to read Catholic accounts as well.
This book will be profitable to anyone looking for a place to start learning more about the history of the Reformation.
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