Jonathan Willis Books

Focusing on the intersection of music and the Reformation, this work offers an in-depth exploration of the role of church music in shaping religious identity during Elizabethan England. By reintegrating music into the study of the church, it enhances the understanding of Protestantism's development and delves into the complexities of what it meant to be Protestant in the post-Reformation era. This groundbreaking approach sheds light on the cultural and spiritual dynamics of the time.

The book delves into the intricate history and theology surrounding sin and salvation in Reformation and post-Reformation England. It highlights the evolving nature of these concepts within a dynamic social and cultural framework, emphasizing their significance as both enduring religious themes and adaptable ideas that responded to the changing religious landscape of the time.

Describes the creation of London's enclosed docks and the first period of railway construction during the second half of the 19th century.