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Concise historical introduction to William Tyndale and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

Concise historical introduction to Immanuel Kant and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it

Concise historical introduction to Josephine Butler and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

Concise historical introduction to Thomas More and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

This brief historical introduction to the English Reformation explores the social, political and religious factors that formed the original context in which it emerged, and the major thinkers and writings to which it gave birth. Ryrie also explores the intellectual and cultural `afterlife' of the English Reformation, and its lasting impact.

Concise historical introduction to Byzantine Christianity and its continuing influence on the world and how we see it

Concise historical introduction to Aquinas and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it

Concise historical introduction to Julian of Norwich and her continuing influence on the world and how we see it.

Concise historical introduction to Paul and his continuing influence on the world and how we see it

Concise historical introduction to The Enlightenment and its continuing influence on the world and how we see it

Saint John Henry Newman was one of the most controversial and influential thinkers of his day, and his many writings have remained highly influential since his death in August 1890. He is also widely regarded as one of the finest prose stylists of modern times, as well as a popular poet and hymn-writer.