Heroes of the Reformation - 1st Edition/1st Printing

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We of the twentieth century should be deeply impressed by the legacy of human freedom bequeathed by the Protestant Reformation to us. Without question Western man was directly and indirectly emancipated by the spirit of the mighty leaders of reform. The Bible, so long closed from the laymen by the clergy, was opened for all men to read. The freedom of the believer to be his own "priest," the freedom from burdensome and hollow sacramentalism, and the freedom of conscience and worship--all of these stem from the Reformation's influence on the human mind. The authors of this volume have brought together a comprehensive picture of the leaders of the Reformation who arose in every part of Europe. Here are heroes of the cross, who were willing to suffer persecution and death in order that the faith they held dear might be kindled in a thousand other lives. Their basic faith has come down to modern Protestantism from the church of the apostles. It is well for us to remember, too, that "when Protestantism is true to Him who was crucified and risen, it is strong; when it turns from His word and spirit, it becomes decadent and disintegrates." This book should be read by every Christian who honors men of principle. Its message should burn into our hearts today for it is a message of freedom of thought and freedom of conscience. Within this volume, as prepared by two scholars, is a compilation of short biographies, emphasizing the thought and influence of each leader upon the great trends of the Protestant Reformation. N° de ref. del artículo 3

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