Christianity's Dangerous Idea: The Protestant Revolution--A by Alister McGrath

By Alister McGrath

A New Interpretation of Protestantism and Its impression at the World

The radical concept that participants might interpret the Bible for themselves spawned a revolution that continues to be being performed out at the international level this present day. This innovation lies on the center of Protestantism's notable instability and flexibility. World-renowned student Alister McGrath sheds new mild at the attention-grabbing figures and activities that proceed to encourage debate and department around the complete spectrum of Protestant church buildings and groups worldwide.

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