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Elisabeth wants to read: Recommendations for best nonfiction books on the Protestant Reformation, anyone? I'm interested in learning more of the history, but would prefer books that approach it from a sound theological standpoint rather than just a secular view. ...more

Nov 06, 2017 07:12AM · 2 likes · Like

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Suzannah Rowntree recommended:

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The Great Christian revolution: The myths of paganism and Arminism
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R. J. Rushdoony

she said: " Scott discusses things like how the Reformers responded to an overweening church by giving the state overweening power, and the role of Arminianism in the English Civil War, which doesn't usually get discussed. But, he also does a decent overview of the history. I really enjoyed it. ...more "

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The Story of Liberty: So You Will Comprehend What Liberty Has Cost, ...and What It Is Worth
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Charles Carleton Coffin

she said: " There is a section on the Reformation in this one. Coffin was a historian from the 1800s, and his books are generally available free online. "

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Nov 06, 2017 09:23AM · 1 like · Like

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The Mother of the Reformation: The Amazing Life and Story of Katharine Luther
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Ernst Kroker

she said: " I just stumbled on the whole "recommendation" thing here on GR and saw your request from last fall. Not sure if you're still looking for books on the Reformation, but here's one you might dig. ...more "