The Reformation: History in an Hour

By: Edward A Gosselin

Narrated by: Jonathan Keeble

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The Reformation was a long struggle of ideas between the established Catholic Church and the questioning of faith brought about by the Renaissance in Western Europe. Started by Martin Luther in 1517, religious dissidence spread across Europe throughout the sixteenth century, causing wars, migration and disunity. By 1648 Henry VIII’s desire for divorce led him to break with the Catholic Church in Rome and form the Church of England.

The Reformation: History in an Hour is a clear and comprehensive look at this long and complex period of religious change. It explains the major causes of the Reformation and the differences between Protestants and Catholics. It will help you understand the significance of the Reformation in European history in just one hour.

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Very easy to understand and follow

Very easy to understand and follow. I love the narration and the chronological history telling.

WELL EXPLAINED! Complex content explained well.

Would you listen to The Reformation again? Why?

Yes, it lays out what's important very clearly.

What did you like best about this story?

Calvin was well explained.

What does Jonathan Keeble bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Yes. And he reads very well.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

n/a

Any additional comments?

Nicely done!

great summary.

Life is too shoet to spend too much time on the detaila of gistoey. This a great summary of the Reformation.