Summary

Protestantism, Fourth Edition explores the origins, customs, and history of Protestantism, from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to its role in today's world. Current issues, such as the development of new religious denominations, its stance on abortion, the ordination of gays and women, and the relationship between religion and politics, are explored within the framework of the fundamental moral tenets of the faith. This accessible volume also examines the political diversity among people of the Protestant faith. 

Engaging sidebars, recommendations for further reading, a list of websites for additional information, and full-color photographs add to the well-written text. A glossary and bibliography make research easy and enjoyable for students.

Coverage includes:

• Introduction to the Protestant world
• The origins of Protestantism
• The history of Protestantism
• Branches of Protestantism and their basic beliefs
• Rites of passage
• The impact of Protestantism
• Protestantism's new challenges.

Specifications

eBook

About the Author(s)

Stephen F. Brown is professor of theology at Boston College and director of the Institute of Medieval Philosophy and Theology. He has taught at SUNY (Buffalo), Yale University, the Sorbonne, Siena College, St. Bonaventure University, and the University of the South. He has published several volumes on medieval philosophy and theology, including Meeting of the Minds: The Relations between Medieval and Classical Modern European Philosophy, The A to Z of Medieval Philosophy and Theology (with Juan Carlos Flores), and Aquinas: On Faith and Reason.

Series editor Joanne O'Brien has an M.A. degree in theology and has written a range of education and general reference books on religion and contemporary culture. She is coauthor, with Martin Palmer and Elizabeth Breuilly, of Religions of the World andFestivals of the World, published by Infobase, and, with Martin Palmer, of Atlas of Religion. She is a consultant to WWF, the World Bank, the World Council of Churches, UNESCO, and UNDP. 

Series editor and religious historian Martin Palmer is the founder of International Consultancy on Religion, Education, and Culture (ICOREC), in 1983, and the secretary-general of the Alliance of Religions and Conservation (ARC). He is the author of many books on world religions as well as a translator of ancient Chinese texts.