Constructing Religion in Early Modern England - The Efficacy of External Things in the Works of Johann Gerhard and George Herbert

List of contents

Introduction: The Recognition of Restlessness and the Search for Rest
1. "You taught the Book of Life my name": Holy Baptism and the Clothing of Christ
2. "The triumph of Christ's art": The Lord's Supper and the Dissolution of Despair
3. "Faith puts me there with him": The Salvific Word and Religious Rhetoric
Bibliography
Index

Product details

• Authors: Erik Ankerberg, Erik Ankerberg
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 12.11.2025
• EAN: 9781526143266
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-4326-6
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; RELIGION / Christianity / Anglican, military history, LITERARY CRITICISM / Middle Eastern, RELIGION / Christianity / Episcopalian, 21st Century, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / General, 21st century history: from c 2000 -, 17th century, c 1600 to c 1699, Iraq, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Military history: post-WW2 conflicts, Early 21st century c 2000 to c 2050, C 1600 To C 1700, Anglican and Episcopalian Churches, Anglican & Episcopalian Churches, Church of England, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General