Robert W. Scribner Books

June 9, 1941 – January 29, 1998

This historian specialized in the German Reformation, popular religion and culture, as well as social and economic history. Their work delves into the intricate tapestry of the past, uncovering the complex interplay between faith, society, and economy. They shared their expertise at institutions including Portsmouth, London, Cambridge, and Harvard, shaping the understanding of countless students and scholars. Their writing is characterized by meticulous research and a profound ability to bring historical subjects vibrantly to life.

The German Reformation
128 pages
5 hours of reading
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In recent years, new approaches to the history of the Reformation of the Church have radically altered our understanding of that event within its broadest social and cultural context. In this concise study, R. W. Scribner provides a synthesis of the main research, with special emphasis on the German Reformation, and presents his own interpretation of the period. The second edition of this successful text now includes a new Introduction, a supplementary chapter and a supplementary bibliography by C. Scott Dixon.

The German Reformation