The Post-Reformation
Author | : John Spurr |
Publisher | : Pearson Education |
Total Pages | : 412 |
Release | : 2006 |
ISBN-10 | : 0582319064 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780582319066 |
Rating | : 4/5 (066 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Post-Reformation by : John Spurr
Download or read book The Post-Reformation written by John Spurr and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 2006 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 17th century was a dynamic period characterized by huge political and social changes, including the Civil War, the execution of Charles I, the Commonwealth and the Restoration. This book looks at both the private aspects of human beliefs and practices and also institutional religion, investigating the growing competition between rival versions of Christianity and the growing expectation that individuals should be allowed to worship as they saw fit.