John Hus: A Biography

John Hus: A Biography

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Author: Matthew Spinka
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cloth in good condition. Clean text.

This biography chronicles the life and theological contributions of John Hus, a pivotal figure in the Bohemian Reformation. Matthew Spinka meticulously details Hus's intellectual journey, his challenges to ecclesiastical authority, and his eventual martyrdom, presenting a comprehensive account of the religious and political landscape of 15th-century Central Europe. The work illuminates Hus's enduring legacy as a precursor to the Protestant Reformation, offering insights into the complexities of faith, dissent, and power during a transformative historical period. It is an essential read for those interested in church history, medieval studies, and the origins of religious reform movements.

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Description

Author: Matthew Spinka
Binding: Hardback
Published: Princeton University Press, 1968

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Cloth in good condition. Clean text.

This biography chronicles the life and theological contributions of John Hus, a pivotal figure in the Bohemian Reformation. Matthew Spinka meticulously details Hus's intellectual journey, his challenges to ecclesiastical authority, and his eventual martyrdom, presenting a comprehensive account of the religious and political landscape of 15th-century Central Europe. The work illuminates Hus's enduring legacy as a precursor to the Protestant Reformation, offering insights into the complexities of faith, dissent, and power during a transformative historical period. It is an essential read for those interested in church history, medieval studies, and the origins of religious reform movements.