{"product_id":"reform-the-church-at-the-birth-of-protestantism-9781527109902","title":"Reform: The Church at the Birth of Protestantism","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1485-1600\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtesting Protestants. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSpiritual darkness had swept across the continent. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThroughout the Christian lands of Europe, the clarity of God's grace given through Jesus Christ had dimmed. A system of human effort designed to achieve God's favor meant people were confused about Scripture, about salvation, and about the purpose of life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBut in those dark times, light dawned. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTo rekindle the Church, a radical reformation was needed. Brave individuals challenged long-held teachings that had drifted from Scripture. Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Thomas Cranmer led movements of reformation in their nations. They called the church back to basics: the clear teaching of the Bible, to Christ, to faith, to grace, to life to the glory of God. Others, such as Patrick Hamilton, William Tyndale, and Lady Jane Grey, sought to continue this enterprise, sometimes at the cost of their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese bold Christians--called Protestants for their protest against the established and wayward Church practices of the day--sought to be faithful to Christ in their world and, in the process, they offered in a new world that endures today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe\u003cem\u003e Risen Hope\u003c\/em\u003e series is a narrative-driven journey through the history of the Church. Introducing key people and events from the last two thousand years, readers will be captivated by the fascinating stories and engaging style. Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the \u003cem\u003eHistory Lives\u003c\/em\u003e series, the \u003cem\u003eRisen Hope\u003c\/em\u003e series is a breath of fresh air on the church history scene. Book 3 of 5.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLuke Herron Davis teaches ethics and church history at Westminster Christian Academy in St. Louis. He has authored books in the Cameron Ballack Mysteries and the Merivalkan Chronicles, as well as 'Tough Issues, True Hope'. He has also penned lyrics to over seventy new hymns. An ordained priest in the Anglican Church in North America, Luke lives with his wife, Christi, and their family in St. Charles, Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"CF4kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50653986095378,"sku":"9781527109902","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_c9be2fea-4a24-4b3f-8f7c-a9b8dac5dc55.jpg?v=1733369307","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/reform-the-church-at-the-birth-of-protestantism-9781527109902","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}