Heroes of the Reformation / Hagstotz & Hagstotz / (HB/1951-1951/DJT/B+/USED)

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We of the twentieth century should be deeply impressed by the legacy of human freedom bequeathed by the Protestant Reformation to us. Without question Western man was directly and indirectly emancipated by the spirit of the mighty leaders of reform. The Bible, so long closed from the laymen by the clergy, was opened for all men to read. The freedom of the believer to be his own "priest," the freedom from burdensome and hollow sacramentalism, and the freedom of conscience and worship--all of these stem from the Reformation's influence on the human mind.

The authors of this volume have brought together a comprehensive picture of the leaders of the Reformation who arose in every part of Europe. Here are heroes of the cross, who were willing to suffer persecution and death in order that the faith they held dear might be kindled in a thousand other lives. Their basic faith has come down to modern Protestantism from the church of the apostles. It is well for us to remember, too, that "when Protestantism is true to Him who was crucified and risen, it is strong; when it turns from His word and spirit, it becomes decadent and disintegrates."

This book should be read by every Christian who honors men of principle. Its message should burn into our hearts today for it is a message of freedom of thought and freedom of conscience. Within this volume, as prepared by two scholars, is a compilation of short biographies, emphasizing the thought and influence of each leader upon the great trends of the Protestant Reformation.

CONTENTS 

Protestant Reformation, What Was It?

Bohemia
John Huss, Preacher and Patriot
Jerome of Prague, a Noble Layman

England, Scotland
Thomas Bilney, Winner of Men for God
Robert Browne, He Lighted the Candle of Freedom
Thomas Cartwright, Leader of the Puritans
John Colet, Bible Scholar and Christian Educator
Miles Coverdale, Lover of the Scriptures
Thomas Cranmer, Archbishop and Martyr
John Foxe, He Wrote of the Martyrs
John Frith, He Preached Bible Doctrine
Patrick Hamilton, Young Reformer of Scotland
John Hooper, Fighter Against Papal Errors
John Knox, Fearless Scottish Reformer
Hugh Latimer, Preacher of the Gospel
Andrew Melville, a Living Epistle for God
Nicholas Ridley, Martyr for His Faith
John Rogers, Scholar and Translator of the Bible
William Tyndale, Kingpin of the English Reformation
George Wishart, He Kindled the Flame of Truth
John Wycliffe, Morning Star of the Reformation

France
Louis de Berquin, the Luther of France
Gaspard de Coligny, Hero of the Huguenots
Jacques Lefevre, He Loved His Saviour

Germany
Martin Bucer, He Sought Unity of the Faith
Martin Luther, Champion of Truth
Philipp Melanchthon, Author of the Augsburg Confession

Holland
Menno Simons, Believer in Godly Living

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