Oxford Handbook of Early Modern Theology, 1600-1800

The Oxford Handbook of Early Modern Theology, 1600-1800 will offer a comprehensive and reliable introduction to Christian theological literature originating in Western Europe from, roughly, the end of the French Wars of Religion (1598) to the Congress of Vienna (1815). Using a variety of approaches, the contributors examine theology spanning from Bossuet to Jonathan Edwards. They review the major forms of early modern theology, such as Cartesian scholasticism, Enlightenment, and early Romanticism; sketch the teachings of major theological concepts, along with important historical developments; introduce the principal practitioners of each kind of theology and delineate their particular theological contributions and stresses; and depict the engagement by earlymodern theologians with other religions or churches, such Judaism, Islam, and the eastern Church. Combining contributions from top scholars in the field, this will be an invaluable resource for understanding a complex and varied body of research.

This is a 'must have' for anyone working in the field., [T]his Oxford Handbook will be a valuable reference tool for any scholar interested in Christianity in the early modern world... [T]he handbook is the first attempt to survey this critical period and should be saluted as such., This volume is useful primarily for the breadth of material it covers. It provides substantial overview of Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Reformed, and dissenting traditions. The essays are clear and introductory enough to be useful for beginning students while remaining helpful reference sources for established scholars., The Oxford Handbook of Early Modern Theology is an impressively wide-ranging and detailed volume that packs a huge amount into less than seven hundred pages. As a result, it will almost certainly be a key point of reference for scholars and students of both theology and early modern history for quite some time., [T]he editors have produced an impressive volume both in scope and in size, assembled an impressive roster of authors, and allowed considerable freedom to each.

Ulrich L. Lehner is Assistant Professor of Theology at Marquette University.Richard A. Muller is P.J. Zondervan Professor of Historical Theology at Calvin College.A.G. Roeber is Professor of Early Modern History and Religious Studies at Pennsylvania State University.