CH111 Understanding the Protestant Reformation: Precursors and Legacy
Overview
Understanding the Protestant Reformation: Precursors and Legacy (CH111) is presented by a team of respected Christian scholars: Jennifer Powell McNutt, Roger E. Olson, Frank A. James III, Gerald L. Bray, Chris Armstrong, and Frederick Cardoza. These scholars are well published in church history, theology, and Christian education, and their combined expertise facilitates students gaining clear insight into the Reformation. This course covers the precursors to the Protestant Reformation, the prominent Reformers Martin Luther and John Calvin, and the Reformation’s impact on the reading of Scripture, the church, and Christian discipleship.
Top Highlights
“In a sense, the elaborate devotional life of the medieval church was detracting from its true purpose: to proclaim the good news of the gospel in Jesus Christ. As scholar Scott Hendrix has said, ‘At the heart of Luther’s vision is the recovery of a religion that will mark his society with a vigorous christocentric piety.’” (source)
“Erasmus’ publication of the first Greek New Testament in 1516 is a milestone moment for humanism and for the history of the Reformation that cannot be overlooked.” (source)
“They taught that salvation cannot be merited by good works [and] that salvation is by God’s grace through faith alone.” (source)
“Luther kept, from Catholic tradition, the idea of baptismal regeneration—that salvation happens at baptism.” (source)
“It has been estimated that from the year 500–1500, no more than a few dozen Christians could read Hebrew” (source)
- Title: CH111 Understanding the Protestant Reformation: Precursors and Legacy
- Authors: Chris Armstrong, Gerald Bray, Frederick Cardoza II, Frank James, Jennifer McNutt, Roger Olson
- Series: Logos Mobile Education
- Publisher: Lexham Press
- Print Publication Date: 2017
- Logos Release Date: 2017
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Courseware
- Subjects: Church history; Education › Church history; Education › Reformation; Reformation
- Resource ID: LLS:CH111VARIOUS
- Resource Type: Courseware Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2020-09-14T20:25:35Z