Christianity's Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution—A History from the Sixteenth Century to the Twenty-First"An original and important book. . . . [T]he most readable introduction to the history, theology and present-day practices of Protestantism." — Publishers Weekly A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its Impact on the World The radical idea that individuals could interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that is still being played out on the world stage today. This innovation lies at the heart of Protestantism's remarkable instability and adaptability. World-renowned scholar Alister McGrath sheds new light on the fascinating figures and movements that continue to inspire debate and division across the full spectrum of Protestant churches and communities worldwide. |
Contents
The Accidental Revolutionary | |
Alternatives to Luther | |
The Shift in Power | |
England | |
War Peace and Disinterest | |
Protestantism in America | |
The Global Expansion of Protestantism | |
Manifestation | |
Some Distinctive Protestant Beliefs | |
Organization Worship and Preaching | |
Transformation | |
The Pentecostal Revolution in Protestantism | |
The Global South | |
The Next Generation | |
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