The Protestant Reformation; begun with Martin Luther’s posting of The Ninety-Five Theses in 1517; rapidly escalated into an evangelical reform movement that transformed European Christianity. Less than a decade later; a massive rebellion of German commoners challenged the social and political order in what would prove to be the greatest popular rebellion in European history until the French Revolution. In this volume; Michael Baylor explores the relationship between these two momentous upheavals — one enduring; the other fleeting — and the centuries-long debate over whether and how they might be connected. A collection of period documents — including letters; sermons; pamphlets and illustrations — offer firsthand accounts from the reformers; rebels; and the institutions they sought to topple. Document headnotes; maps; a chronology of events; questions to consider; a selected bibliography; and an index are provided to enrich student understanding.
#118177 in Books Dent; Jim 2008-08-19 2008-08-19Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.27 x 21.08 x 6.18l; .80 #File Name: 0312384874304 pages
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. One of the finest true stories of what can be accomplished by a ...By Eugene M. Mc MasterOne of the finest true stories of what can be accomplished by a wise; resourceful and dedicated coach. He began a program where the school did not even have a practice or playing field; a football; shoes; uniforms; etc.; let alone a sizeable population of students; around 140 including girls. You cannot believe what these 12 boys were able to do to schools with much larger student populations; more than adequate equipment and facilities and the national attention and following they eventually won. A real winner. Gene0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Enough to ThriveBy Dewey JohnsohInasmuch as I have been privileged to know the Morton descendants of Rusty and Juanita Russell - Betty Russell Morton; her husband A.C.; and their children - I also consider it a privilege to have read Dent's account of the family history at the Masonic Home and School. What Coach Russell did with the football team there is a story that needs telling to many more people than just those who read books nowadays. Here's hoping that along with "Seabiscuit" and "Unbroken" that one day "Twelve Mighty Orphans" will grace the silver screen with its testament to the joyous life that can be had in spite of having less than what others deem necessary. Enough is still enough.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Hooked in the Chapter 1By Cherylynn3I purchased Jim Dent's "The Boys Got It Right" for my husband; as he'd immensely enjoyed "Junction Boys." At hubby's urging; I also read those two Dent books; and we are both now hooked on his work...but for different reasons. I enjoy "back stories" and tales of character forged during hard times of simpler days. He pursues examples of excellence and achievement. "Twelve Might Orphans" is my favorite of these three tales; and it's made even more appealing by personal familiarity with Texas towns and iconic characters.Should you have reluctant readers age 12+ in your family who also happen to be sports fans; this tale will hook them in chapter 1 - guaranteed! Both my nephew and my uncle rediscovered the pleasures of a great book in the "off season."
