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Peter Marshall is a British historian specializing in the Reformation and early modern religious history. He is a Professor of History at the University of Warwick and has published extensively on Tudor religion and politics.
Known for: The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction
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The Reformation: A Very Short Introduction
This book offers a concise and engaging overview of the Reformation, one of the most transformative periods in Western Christianity. Peter Marshall explores the religious, political, and cultural upheavals that reshaped Europe in the sixteenth century, examining key figures, theological debates, and the broader consequences of reform movements across the continent.
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Late Medieval Christianity
Before any reform could occur, there had to be something to reform. Christianity on the eve of the sixteenth century was an intricate tapestry woven from doctrine, ritual, and communal life. As a historian, I have always emphasized that medieval Catholicism was not an inert edifice waiting to be top...
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Martin Luther and the German Reformation
It is impossible to talk about the Reformation without confronting the figure of Martin Luther, an Augustinian monk whose personal anguish over sin and salvation ignited a continental fire. In 1517, Luther published his Ninety-Five Theses, protesting the sale of indulgences. His argument, grounded i...
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Peter Marshall is a British historian specializing in the Reformation and early modern religious history. He is a Professor of History at the University of Warwick and has published extensively on Tudor religion and politics.
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