Church and Theology in the Modern Era

Focusing on the transformative period from the Reformation to the late eighteenth century, this volume offers a detailed exploration of both prominent and lesser-known figures in church history. It highlights the turbulent interactions between Protestant and Catholic traditions, emphasizing the intertwining of ecclesiastical and political controversies. The lectures, originally delivered by Baur in the 1840s and 1850s, reveal how critical decisions made during this era significantly shaped the modern world, marking it as a pivotal time in the evolution of Christianity.