The People's Book - (Wheaton Theology Conference) by Jennifer Powell McNutt & David Lauber (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>The Bible played a vital role in the lives, theology, and practice of the Protestant Reformers. These essays from the 2016 Wheaton Theology Conference bring together the reflections of church historians and theologians on the nature of the Bible as the people's book, considering themes such as access to Scripture, the Bible's role in worship, and theological interpretation.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Five hundred years ago, Martin Luther's <em>Ninety-Five Theses</em> caught Europe by storm and initiated the Reformation, which fundamentally transformed both the church and society. Yet by Luther's own estimation, his translation of the Bible into German was his crowning achievement. The Bible played an absolutely vital role in the lives, theology, and practice of the Protestant Reformers. In addition, the proliferation and diffusion of vernacular Bibles--grounded in the original languages, enabled by advancements in printing, and lauded by the theological principles of <em>sola Scriptura</em> and the priesthood of all believers--contributed to an ever-widening circle of Bible readers and listeners among the people they served. This collection of essays from the 2016 Wheaton Theology Conference--the 25th anniversary of the conference--brings together the reflections of church historians and theologians on the nature of the Bible as the people's book. With care and insight, they explore the complex role of the Bible in the Reformation by considering matters of access, readership, and authority, as well as the Bible's place in the worship context, issues of theological interpretation, and the role of Scripture in creating both division and unity within Christianity. On the 500th anniversary of this significant event in the life of the church, these essays point not only to the crucial role of the Bible during the Reformation era but also its ongoing importance as the people's book today.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>While written by scholars, <em>The People's Book</em> maintains a readable and engaging feel. Many of the chapters read as an unfolding story of how the Reformers worked to ensure the primacy of the Bible for Christian life by translating and transmitting its truths to the common people. This volume will assist pastors and laypeople in understanding the continuing influence of the Reformation on the contemporary church.</p>--Ben Espinoza, Bible Study Magazine, September/October 2017<br><br><p>Students of the Reformation will welcome this scholarly, diverse collection.</p>--Publishers Weekly, March 6, 2017<br><br><p>The 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation has witnessed an avalanche of new material, and this edited work is a welcome addition to the subject.</p>--M. S. Hill, Choice Connect<br>
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