Doing Theology with the Reformers

The Reformation was a time of tremendous upheaval, renewal, and vitality in the
life of the church. The challenge to maintain and develop faithful Christian
belief and practice in the midst of great disruption was reflected in the
theology of the sixteenth century.
In this volume, which serves as a companion to IVP Academic's Reformation
Commentary on Scripture, theologian and church historian Gerald L. Bray
immerses readers in the world of Reformation theology. He introduces the range
of theological debates as Catholics and Protestants from a diversity of
traditions - Lutheran, Reformed, Anglican, and Anabaptist - disputed the
essentials of the faith, from the authority of Scripture and the nature of
salvation to the definition of the church, the efficacy of the sacraments, and
the place of good works in the Christian life.
Readers will find that understanding how the Reformers engaged in the
theological discipline can aid us in doing theology today.