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A Great Historical Narrative
I read this book a few years ago. I thought that it was an interesting account of the Reformation. The book was engaging and informative; the writing funny and above par. I would reccommend this book for anyone who wants to learn something new about an interesting time in religious history.
Published on November 22, 2004 by MadeInVT
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Helpful overview with flaws
Atwood's book is fairly comprehensive and very readable. I've found it to be a helpful resource. This only heightens my frustrations with the poor editing. For example: John Wesley is an Armenian instead of an Arminian in at least one place, and Jonathan Edwards starts his revival in Northampton, CT instead of Northampton, MA. (There is no Northampton, CT -- an editor...
Published on February 8, 2006 by Medievalist Extraordinare
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A Great Historical Narrative, November 22, 2004
This review is from: Always Reforming: A History of Christianity Since 1300 (Paperback)
I read this book a few years ago. I thought that it was an interesting account of the Reformation. The book was engaging and informative; the writing funny and above par. I would reccommend this book for anyone who wants to learn something new about an interesting time in religious history.
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Helpful overview with flaws, February 8, 2006
This review is from: Always Reforming: A History of Christianity Since 1300 (Paperback)
Atwood's book is fairly comprehensive and very readable. I've found it to be a helpful resource. This only heightens my frustrations with the poor editing. For example: John Wesley is an Armenian instead of an Arminian in at least one place, and Jonathan Edwards starts his revival in Northampton, CT instead of Northampton, MA. (There is no Northampton, CT -- an editor should have caught this.) Still if you can overlook these occasional irritations, it's a good read.
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