The only comprehensive introduction to Zwingli's thought
'a comprehensive introduction...that is suitable for both general
readers and students' Choice
'many readers will welcome this book not only for its clear
exposition of Zwingli's thought against the background of his life,
but also because of its attempt at harmonizing the divergences in
Zwingli's thought and reconciling the differences between Zwingli's
interpreters' Basil Hall, JTS
'W.P. Stephens offers his readers a concise introduction to the
principal themes in the theology of Huldrych Zwingli ... Stephens
does a good job emphasizing the major themes in Zwingli's theology
... Stephens' slim volume will become the best choice as a text on
Zwingli's thought for use in courses on the Reformation ...
historians of the German Reformation will surely want to have this
volume in their school's library and many well wish to add it to
their
personal collection.'
Mark U. Edwards, Jr., Harvard University, The Historian
'undoubtedly a useful volume, which fulfils what it sets out to do
by way of introduction ... this is a good and most welcome
introduction to a rather neglected area of Reformation
theology'
Emma Hebblethwaite, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol. 44, No. 1,
April, 1993
'A notable feature of this book is the perceptive insight the
author brings to bear in his analysis of Zwingli's thought, but
still more, the clarity, even simplicity, in which he expresses
these judgments. Profound assessments are written in clear, simple,
lucid English. It is this clear thinking and felicity of expression
which make the book a joy to read: the author conveys so much
knowledge so lightly. Stephens knows his subject, and writes
authoritatively with a quiet confidence. He removes mountains of
misunderstanding and prejudice, and leaves the reader with a
positive and sound judgment on Zwingli. The book is most
welcome.'
James Atkinson, Centre for Reformation Studies, Sheffield, Anvil,
Vol. 10, No. 2, 1993
'Readers will not find in print a fairer treatment of Zwingli,
whose name is often taken in vain, especially on the Lord's Supper.
This is a book for students of theology and church history, and
others with a keen interest in the Reformation.'
David F. Wright, University of Edinburgh, The Evangelical
Quarterly
'as an introduction which helps fix issues in the mind of the
undergraduate and refresh the more advanced, we are much indebted
to this work'
Mark Elliott, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge, Theological Book
Review, Vol. 7, No. 1, October 1994
`an important introduction to Zwingli...Stephen's work is unique
because most treatments of Zwingli tend to be either biographical
or topical...Stephens succinctly covers a widerange of material in
this relatively short volume. His introduction to Zwingli's thought
will undoubtedly serve as a standard text for those seeking a
first-time exposure to the Zurich reformer.'
History of Christianity Critical Review
`an integrated, short 'comprehensive introduction to Zwingli's
thought for the student and general reader''
Euan Cameron, University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Scottish Journal
of Theology
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