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The Reformation: A History Audiobook
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Renowned scholar Patrick Collinson is Regius Professor of Modern History, Emeritus, Cambridge. He states, "The Reformation (and Counter Reformation) was the blast furnace in which the modern state was forged." This engaging work offers a concise overview of the ecumenical revolution of the late medieval and Renaissance periods. Narrator John McDonough's presentation of the spiritual and the secular elements that led to religious reform will captivate listeners.
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"Collinson's history of The Reformation is the first I read, he is greatly conciseness of both thought and event. I was trying to get as much early information on dates and characters before diving into a much longer book. "
— Haven (5 out of 5 stars)
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“[A] splendid survey…on a period of enduring global significance.”
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“Both erudite and highly accessible.”
— Booklist
The Reformation Listener Reviews
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" Humorous (to some extent). Erudite. A well-written survey of the Reformation for those who, like me, have no time to read through the details of the historical timeline. I'm not a fan of collecting names of bishops, kings, and popes so this book wasn't hard to chew, swallow, and digest. "
— Patricia, 7/26/2013 -
" I don't think that am I smart enough for this book. "
— Misty, 11/7/2012 -
" Collinson's history of The Reformation is the first I read, he is greatly conciseness of both thought and event. I was trying to get as much early information on dates and characters before diving into a much longer book. "
— Haven, 5/1/2011 -
" Good intro. to the Reformation, especially the historical happenings. However, I would look to other sources for a more detailed look at the theology of Luther and Calvin. For an accessible guide to Luther's thinking, listen to Phillip Cary's lectures on Luther: Gospel, Law, Reformation. "
— Michael, 12/21/2010 -
" Somewhat detailed in areas but overall it was helpful in helping to understand the Reformation. "
— Sandy, 12/19/2010 -
" lots of great content about Luther and Calvin, but kind of a dry read "
— derek, 10/18/2010 -
" Good book for a serious distraction. Probably tried to accomplish too much for such a brief project. "
— Craig, 9/29/2009 -
" A very good overview of the first few hundred years surrounding the Reformation. Lots of names and facts, but generally a compelling read for those interested in the topic "
— John, 8/10/2009 -
" Good intro. to the Reformation, especially the historical happenings. However, I would look to other sources for a more detailed look at the theology of Luther and Calvin. For an accessible guide to Luther's thinking, listen to Phillip Cary's lectures on Luther: Gospel, Law, Reformation. <br/> "
— Michael, 2/24/2009 -
" A very good overview of the first few hundred years surrounding the Reformation. Lots of names and facts, but generally a compelling read for those interested in the topic "
— John, 1/5/2009 -
" lots of great content about Luther and Calvin, but kind of a dry read "
— derek, 7/18/2007
About Patrick Collinson
Patrick Collinson, CBE (1929–2011), was Regius Professor of Modern History at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College and the British Academy. The leading historian of sixteenth-century religion and politics of his generation, he was the author of many important books, notably The Elizabethan Puritan Movement, The Religion of Protestants: The Church in English Society, 1559–1625, and The Birthpangs of Protestant England. He also published several collections of his essays, including Godly People, From Cranmer to Sancroft, and This England.
About John McDonough
John McDonough, one of AudioFile magazine’s Golden Voices, has narrated dozens of audiobooks, and won eleven Earphones Awards. He is known for his narrations of children’s books, including Robert McCloskey’s Centerburg Tales and Albert Marrin’s Commander-in-Chief Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. Outside of his audiobook work, he has starred in a revival of Captain Kangaroo on the Fox Network.